Khunjerab Railway

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.

Khunjerab Railway
خنجراب ریل راستہ
The proposed route of the Khunjerab Railway is indicated by the brown line
Overview
Other name(s)China–Pakistan railway
StatusSemi-Planned
OwnerPakistan Railways
Termini
  • Taxila Junction
  • Khunjerab
Stations7
Service
Operator(s)Pakistan Railways
Technical
Line length737 km (458 mi)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed105 km/h (65 mph) (Current)
160 km/h (99 mph) (Proposed)
Route map

to Kashgar–Hotan Railway
 China
 Pakistan
Border
Khunjerab Junction
Gilgit
Chilas
Mansehra
Abbottabad
Havelian
Baldher
Serai Saleh
Haripur Hazara
Kot Najib Ullah
Usman Khattar
Mohra Shah Wali
Taxila Cantonment Junction
on Karachi-Peshawar Line
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