Pakistan Western Railways
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Native name
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پاکستان مغربی ریلویز |
|---|---|
| State-owned enterprise | |
| Industry | |
| Predecessor | North Western State Railway |
| Successor | Pakistan Railways |
| Founded | 14 August 1947 |
| Defunct | 1971 |
| Headquarters | Lahore, West Pakistan |
|
Area served
|
West Pakistan (with limited service to Iran) |
| Owner | Government of Pakistan |
| Parent | Ministry of Railways |
The Pakistan Western Railway (Urdu: پاکستان مغربی ریلویز) was one of two divisions of Pakistan Railways which operated between 1947 and 1971. The company was headquartered in Lahore. In 1971, Pakistan Western Railway renamed itself to Pakistan Railways.
With the loss of East Pakistan and Pakistan Eastern Railway, the Pakistan Western Railway renamed itself to Pakistan Railways.
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