The Lahore Railway Station in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan was built by the British colonists. It is representative of typical grand British architecture in the South Asia during the British Raj. The railway network established by the British was very extensive and is one of their lasting contributions to the culture and infrastructure of this region.
The railway station has 11 platforms (1 to 9, with 2 extra platforms, 3A and 6A). Platform No. 1 has got a special importance, as this platform is the destination of "Samjhota Express", the train service between Pakistan and India. The same train also leaves for India from the same platform.
Lahore railway station was built by British Govt. The constrution contract was given to Main Mohammad Sultan Chagatai, a formal prince of Royal Mughal Empire ( Mohd. Sultan, The onwer of many "SARAY"( hotel);built in every big city on grant trunk road, "SARAY" sultan Peshawar, Lahore, Dehli and so on; The front portion was disliked by the govt.( as seen in older photographs) was rebiult by Sultan Mohd. from his own pocket.
Facilities
The railway station has got all the facilities which a big station like it must possess. One can see few food stalls, book agencies, drink corners, etc on every platform. Some foreign restaurants (like McDonald's and Pizza Hut) have their branches at platform No. 2.
Gallery
Lahore Railway Station in 1880s
Magic lantern image of the railway station circa 1895
