All You Need to Know About Lahore Railway Station

In this Post
–History of Lahore Railway Station
–Facilities at Lahore Railway Station
–Trains at Lahore Railway Station
–Lahore Railway Station Location
–Lahore Railway Station Contact Number
–Nearby Hotels
–Popular Locations
–Nearby Neighbourhoods
–Sub Railway Stations in Lahore

Lahore Railway Station, which is also known as the Lahore railway junction, is one of the oldest and busiest railway junctions in Pakistan. Dozens of passenger trains and cargo carriages make use of the Lahore junction station for large scale movements of the railway traffic. It is also the largest railway station in Pakistan in terms of area. In this blog, we’ll explore more about Lahore Junction and how it became one of the busiest railway junctions in Pakistan.

Let’s begin!

History of Lahore Railway Station 

The construction of the railway station in Lahore began during the colonial period. It was constructed right outside Walled City at the intersection of the current day’s Empress Road, Allama Iqbal Road, and Circular Road. Mian Mohammad Sultan Chughtai, a former official of the Mughal Empire from 1859 till 1860, constructed Lahore Railway Junction.

For many years, Lahore Junction has served as the headquarters of Pakistan Railways and the northern terminus of Scinde, Punjab & Delhi Railway. This was all before independence. Lahore Junction is one of the oldest railway stations in Pakistan. 

The building of the railway station in Lahore boasts a medieval-style structure. It has thick walls, turrets, and giant holes all around it to direct gun and cannon fire to take necessary actions during the warfare. 

This unique structure of the Lahore train station is all because it was built in the post era of the 1857 war of independence. The station was designed keeping in view any potential future uprisings at that time. No doubt, the station is no less than a legacy of the massive railway network laid down during the British era. The railway station in Lahore is currently looked after and managed by Pakistan Railways. 

Quick Fact: The current Railway Minister of Pakistan is Sheikh Rashid, who took charge of the ministry in the latter half of 2018.

Facilities at Lahore Railway Station

For the convenience of passengers, some of the most important facilities at Lahore Railway Station include ticketing services, waiting areas, restrooms, and food outlets including international fast food brands like Mcdonalds and Pizza Hut. You can also spot some retail shops on platforms 1 and 2 of the largest railway station in Pakistan. Other than that the station has current and advance reservations for passenger trains as well as cargo facilities including freight and parcels. The railway station also has overhead bridges connecting from platform to platform. 

Hiring a cab isn’t going to be an issue for the passengers at the railway station in Lahore. There are dedicated taxi and rickshaw stands near the railway station. The nearby access to the main road from the Lahore train station also means you can easily avail public transportation services, depending on their availability and timings.

Trains at Lahore Junction

There are a number of trains that originate, stop, and terminate at the Lahore railway junction. This fact makes it one of the most important railway stations in Pakistan. The important ones have been listed as under with their codes and respective routes.

Lahore Railway Station Location

The location of Lahore Railway Station puts it in the heart of the city. As discussed, it is located just outside the Wall City, Lahore. The exact location of Lahore Railway Station has been further mentioned in the contact details section of the blog.

Contact Details of Lahore Railway Station

For tickets, reservations, and other types of queries related to luggage, refunds, and freight management, you can use the following contact details of Lahore Railway Station. If you visit the Lahore train station on the given address, you will find dedicated offices, where you can go and inquire in person.

Address:  Badami Bagh Station Road, Swami Nagar, Lahore

Lahore Railway Station Contact Details: (021) 36674351

Note: You can also get in touch with Pakistan Railways at 117 and get a reply to your inquiries by railway officials from all over the country.

Hotels Near Lahore Railway Station

Some of the best hotels near Lahore Railway Station that offer an overnight stay for as low as around PKR 6,000 include Carlton Tower Hotel, Lawrence View Hotel, Hotel Shanghai Davis, and Four Points by Sheraton, Lahore.

Popular Locations Near Lahore Railway Station

Some of the popular locations near Lahore Railway Station include Gaddafi Stadium, Shalimar Gardens, Badshahi Masjid, Wazir Khan Masjid, Lahore Fort, and Anarkali Bazaar. The Greater Iqbal Park, which is one of the most famous parks in Lahore, is also a few-min drive away from the station. Some of Lahore’s oldest food streets that reflect the real culinary culture of the city are found in the vicinity of Lahore . 

Nearby Neighbourhoods

Since the railway station in Lahore is located within the middle of the city, it may not take you more than half an hour to get there from different parts of Lahore. Take a look at the list of the areas and their respective distance from the city’s main railway station.

• Mughalpura (10-min drive away)
• Johar Town (25-min drive away
• DHA Lahore (30-min drive away)
• Wapda Town (30-min drive away)

To explore more about the neighbourhoods in the city of Gardens and the property options available there, read Lahore area guides. You can explore property options and top areas in other cities as well by navigating to our area guide section.

Other Railway Stations in Lahore

There are also a few sub railway stations in Lahore where different trains and cargo carriages stop at different times in a day. Lahore Cantt. Station, Shahdara Bagh Railway Station, and Kot Lakhpat Railway Stations are some examples in this regard. However, people who want to catch express trains need to head over to Lahore train station. 

This brings us to the end of our detailed overview of the Lahore railway junction. If you have any questions or feedback related to the above-discussed topic, feel free to write to us at blog@zameen.com. 

Explore all about the popular tourist attractions in Lahore and museums in the city by reading these blogs. You may also be interested in taking a look at our detailed blog on Lahore Metro Bus and other modes of transport in the city.

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