Raiwind Junction railway station

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. 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.[1]

Raiwind Junction Railway Station

رائے ونڈ جنکشن ریلوے اسٹیشن
General information
Coordinates31°15′06″N 74°13′24″E / 31.2517°N 74.2233°E / 31.2517; 74.2233
Owned byMinistry of Railways
Line(s)Karachi–Peshawar Railway Line
Lodhran–Raiwind Branch Line
Platforms3
Construction
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleDisabled access Available
Other information
Station codeRND
Services
Preceding station Pakistan Railways Following station
Prem Nagar
towards Kiamari
Karachi–Peshawar Line Jia Bagga
Raja Jang Lodhran–Raiwind Branch Line Terminus
Map

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.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Fahad (2023-04-28). "Fahad: Raiwind Junction Railway Station". Fahad. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
  2. ^ "Area of focus: Railways spent 97% of funds on Punjab stations". The Express Tribune. February 10, 2017.