Khyber Pass Railway
Abandoned railway line in Pakistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Khyber Pass Railway (Urdu: درۂ خیبر ریلوے) was one of several railway lines in Pakistan, operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. The line began at Peshawar City and ended at Landi Khana.[1] The total length of the line is 58 kilometers (36 mi), and there are 13 railway stations.
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Khyber Pass Railway | |
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Native name | درۂ خیبر ریلوے |
Status | Suspended |
Owner | Pakistan Railways |
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Operator(s) | Pakistan Railways |
History | |
Opened | November 4, 1925 (1925-11-04) |
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Line length | 58 km (36 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
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Passenger train traffic on the route has been suspended due to security concerns and the 2006 monsoon rains, which washed away several sections of the tracks and damaged bridges.