Raiwind Junction railway station
Appearance
Raiwind Junction Railway Station رائے ونڈ جنکشن ریلوے اسٹیشن | ||||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 31°15′06″N 74°13′24″E / 31.2517°N 74.2233°E | |||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Ministry of Railways | |||||||||||||||
| Lines | Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line Lodhran–Raiwind Branch Line | |||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 3 | |||||||||||||||
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| Parking | Available | |||||||||||||||
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| Station code | RND | |||||||||||||||
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Raiwind Junction Railway Station (Urdu and Punjabi: رائے ونڈ جنکشن ریلوے اسٹیشن) is located in Raiwind town, in Lahore district of Pakistan's Punjab province.[1] It serves as the junction between the Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line and Lodhran–Raiwind Branch Line. It is one of the sub-urban stations of Lahore served by commuter trains. Many commuters use this station to get access to the city of Lahore.[2]
History
[edit]In War of 1965, Raiwind railway station was a hub of logistic and transport efforts of the 1st Armoured Division which was attacking Khemkaran in India. The station was subjected to frequent attacks by the Indian Air Force. [citation needed]
It was renovated in 2016.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Owais Mughal (2004). "Pakistan Railway Stations". IRFCA. IRFCA. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Fahad (2023-04-28). "Fahad: Raiwind Junction Railway Station". Fahad. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "Area of focus: Railways spent 97% of funds on Punjab stations". The Express Tribune. February 10, 2017.
