Khunjerab Railway خنجراب ریل راستہ | |
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Overview | |
Other name(s) | China–Pakistan railway |
Status | Semi-Planned |
Owner | Pakistan Railways |
Termini | |
Stations | 7 |
Service | |
Operator(s) | Pakistan Railways |
Technical | |
Line length | 737 km (458 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
Operating speed | 30 km/h (19 mph) to 50 km/h (31 mph) |
Khunjerab Railway (Urdu: خنجراب ریل راستہ), also known as China–Pakistan railway and ML-5, is one of several proposed railway lines in Pakistan, to be operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. The current active line begins from Taxila Junction station and ends at Havelian station. A proposed extension will see new track laid from Havelian station to the Pakistan-China border at the Khunjerab Pass where it will link up with China's Kashgar–Hotan railway.[1][2]