Lahore Railway Station

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Lahore Railway Station
Lahore Railway Station

The Lahore Railway Station in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan was built by the British colonists. It is representative of typical grand British architecture in the South Asia during the British Raj. The railway network established by the British was very extensive and is one of their lasting contributions to the culture and infrastructure of this region.

Magic lantern image of Lahore Railway Station, Lahore circa 1895
Magic lantern image of Lahore Railway Station, Lahore circa 1895

The railway station has 11 platforms (1 to 9, with 2 extra platforms, 3A and 6A). Platform No. 1 has got a special importance, as this platform is the destination of "Samjhota Express", the train service between Pakistan and India. The same train also leaves for India from the same platform.


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The railway station has got all the facilities which a big station like it must possess. One can see few food stalls, book agencies, drink corners, etc on every platform. Some foreign restaurants (like McDonald's and Pizza Hut) have their branches at platform No. 2.

Lahore Railway Station
Lahore Railway Station
Ghauri Missile Mockup
Ghauri Missile Mockup
Inside the Station
Inside the Station
Steam Locomotive
Steam Locomotive
People Buying Tickets
People Buying Tickets
People on the Platform
People on the Platform
People on the Platform
People on the Platform
Sideview of the Station
Sideview of the Station
Train Platform
Train Platform
Train Tracks
Train Tracks
A vendor on a Tricycle & Taxis
A vendor on a Tricycle & Taxis
Two Trains From Above
Two Trains From Above
Motorcycles & Scooters
Motorcycles & Scooters
Sea of Motorcycles & Scooters
Sea of Motorcycles & Scooters
Boomboxes & Watches For Sale
Boomboxes & Watches For Sale

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