Karachi Cantonment Railway Station (Urdu: کراچی چھاؤنی ریلوے اسٹیشن, Sindhi: ڪراچي ڇانوڻي ريلوي اسٽيشن) (often abbreviated as Karachi Cantt.) is one of the busiest and principal railway stations in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is situated near Dr. Daudpota Road, Saddar.
History
It was earlier known as Frere Street Station. Construction of the station began in 1896 and was completed in 1898 at a total cost of rupees 80,000. The present building of Karachi Cantt station has been declared a protected heritage site by the Government of Sindh.
Facilities
Karachi Cantonment Station is equipped with all basic facilities. The station has current and advance reservation offices for Pakistan Railways as well as cargo and parcel facilities. Retail shops are found on Platform 1, including restaurants such as Rehmat-e-Shereen and Pizza Hut.
Services
The following trains originate/stop at Karachi Cantonment station:
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See also
References
External links
- "Karachi Railway station" (Map). Google Maps.
