Larkana–Jacobabad Light Railway


The Larkana–Jacobabad Light Railway was one of several branch lines in Pakistan, operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. The line began at Larkana Junction and ended at Jacobabad Junction. The total length of this railway line is with 14 railway stations.

History

The Larkana–Jacobabad Light Railway opened originally in 1924 as a narrow gauge line by the North Western State Railway. From Larkana, the line extended west towards Shahdadkot then curved northeast towards Jacobabad. It followed the protective embankment of the Sindh Right Bank.

Conversion to broad gauge and closure

In 1956, the Larkana-Shadadkot section was converted by the Pakistan Western Railway into broad gauge line. The section from Silra Shadadkot to Budapur was dismantled.

Stations