Wah Cantonment railway station
Wah Cantonment Station واہ کینٹ ریلوے اسٹیشن | |||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 33°45′29″N 72°47′35″E / 33.75817°N 72.79295°E | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Ministry of Railways | ||||||||||
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| Station code | WHC | ||||||||||
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Wah Cantonment Railway Station (Urdu and Punjabi: واہ کینٹ ریلوے اسٹیشن) is located in Wah cantonment area near Wah town, Rawalpindi district of Punjab province of the Pakistan.[1]
History
Wah Cantt Railway Station, established in the late 19th century during British colonial rule, was primarily built to support the nearby Wah Ordinance Factory, which began operations in 1913. This station played a pivotal role in transporting military supplies and materials, especially during the World Wars. Today, Wah Cantt Railway Station continues to serve as a key transportation hub in the region.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Owais Mughal (2004). "Pakistan Railway Stations". IRFCA. IRFCA. Retrieved 2 February 2024.