Martin's Light Railways
Martin's Light Railways (MLR) consisted of seven narrow-gauge railway lines in the states of West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India. The railways were built and owned by Martin & Co., which was a British company. Later, it was being operated by Indian government and was permanently shut down in 80's.
| Martin's Light Railways | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Owner | Martin's Light Railways |
| Locale | West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | Martin's Light Railways |
| History | |
| Opened | 1897 |
| Closed | 1987 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 388 mi (624 km) |
| Track gauge | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) and 2 ft (610 mm) |
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