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Dandot Light Railway

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Dandot Light Railway
Overview
Native nameڈ نڈ وت ریلوے
StatusOperational
OwnerPakistan Railways
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Pakistan Railways
History
Opened1905 (1905)
Technical
Line length10 km (6.2 mi)

Dandot Light Railway (Urdu: ڈ نڈ وت ریلوے) is one of several branch lines in Pakistan, operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. The line began at Dandot RS and ended at Chalisa Junction. The total length of this railway line is 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) with 4 railway stations.[1]. Currently only coal trains are running till ICI Factory.

History

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The Dandot Light Railway was a 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) 610 mm (2 ft) narrow gauge railway which opened in 1905 and extended from Dandot railway station to Chalisa Junction railway station. It was built to serve the Khewra Salt Mine.[2][3]

Stations

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Around Malakwal". www.nigeltout.com.
  2. ^ Dey, Abani Kumar (2008). Mineral wealth. ISBN 9788182054837.
  3. ^ "Reisebericht Pakistan 1996". www.rolandziegler.de.