Dandot Light Railway
| Dandot Light Railway | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Native name | ڈ نڈ وت ریلوے |
| Status | Suspended |
| Termini |
Dandot RS Chalisa Junction |
| Operation | |
| Opened | 1905 |
| Closed | 1996 |
| Owner | Pakistan Railways |
| Operator(s) | Pakistan Railways |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
Dandot Light Railway (Urdu: ڈ نڈ وت ریلوے) was 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.
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.
The Dandot Light Railway was dismantled in 1996.
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