Zhob Valley Railway

The Zhob Valley Railway (Urdu: ژوب وادی ریلوے) was one of several branch lines in Pakistan, operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. The line began at Bostan Junction and ended at Zhob. The total length of this railway line is 298 kilometers (185 mi) with 14 railway stations. Upon competition, the 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) railway became the longest narrow gauge system in the region.

Zhob Valley Railway
ژوب وادی ریلوے
Overview
StatusClosed
OwnerPakistan Railways
Termini
Service
Operator(s)Pakistan Railways
History
Opened1929 (1929)
Closed1986 (1986)
Technical
Line length298 km (185 mi)
Track gauge762 mm (2 ft 6 in)
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