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The '''Quetta–Taftan Railway Line''' ({{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|کوئٹہ-تفتان مرکزی ریل راستہ}}}}) (also referred as '''Main Line 4''' or '''ML-4''') is one of four main ], operated and maintained by ]. Inward from Pakistan's most western edge it begins at ] and has services that continue beyond ] in high mountains, west. Its length is {{convert|633|km|mi|sp=us}} to the Iranian border, a few kilometers further west of that station. It has 23 active stations including ], being an interchange, and ], northeast of the dark volcano peak, ]. Many or all main services since 1940 (and 1922 to 1931) terminate on the natural continuation in eastern ] at the high city of ], which sees a change of gauge (of track and rolling stock) for accessing the ]. The '''Quetta–Taftan Line'''<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2021-11-24 |title=Iran's emphasis on modernizing Quetta-Taftan railway line |url=https://en.irna.ir/news/84554194/Iran-s-emphasis-on-modernizing-Quetta-Taftan-railway-line |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=IRNA English |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PR No. 66 UP GRADATION OF QUETTA-TAFTAN RAILWAY TRACK CAN OPEN A NEW ERA FOR PAKISTAN RAILWAYS Islamabad |url=https://pid.gov.pk/site/press_detail/209 |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=pid.gov.pk Press Information Department, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Governmnt of Pakistan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhutta |first=Zafar |date=2024-01-23 |title=Russia, UAE pledge $1bn investment in railway |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2454132/russia-uae-pledge-1bn-investment-in-railway |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-23 |title=Russia, UAE commit $1bn for Pakistan railway sector revitalisation |url=https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/01/23/russia-uae-commit-1bn-for-pakistan-railway-sector-revitalisation/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=Profit by Pakistan Today |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://islamabad.mfa.ir/en/newsview/659864/irans-emphasis-on-modernizing-quetta-taftan-railway-line |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=islamabad.mfa.ir}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-08-11 |title=Feasibility study of Quetta-Taftan railway track completed: Sheikh Rasheed |url=https://arynews.tv/sheikh-rasheed-quetta-taftan-railway-track-completed/ |access-date=2024-12-20 |website=ARY NEWS |language=en-US}}</ref>, also known as '''Spezand–Zaheden Railway Line''' (also referred to as '''Main Line 4''' or '''ML-4''') is one of four main ], operated and maintained by ]. Inward from Pakistan's most western edge, it begins at ] and has services that continue beyond ] in high mountains, west. Its length is {{convert|632|km|mi|sp=us}} to the Iranian border, a few kilometers further west of that station. It has ten active stations, of which seven are in Pakistan and three are in Iran. Many or all primary services since 1940 (and 1922 to 1931) terminate on the natural continuation in eastern ] at the high city of ], which sees a change of gauge (of track and rolling stock) for accessing the ]. This section is difficult to maintain due to ] and Mountain Ranges.


==History== ==History==
Originally known as the "Trans–Baluchistan Railway", the line was built as part of a strategic military route between ] (specifically the part now ]) and ] (now ]). The Quetta to Nushki branch was approved by ], ], in August 1902,<ref>{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Latest intelligence - India|date=29 August 1902 |page=3 |issue=36859}}</ref> and it was opened on 15 November 1905. The part west of Nushki towards Iran was named the Nushki Extension Railway. Work started on it in September 1916 under the charge of P.C. Young as Engineer-in-Chief and it reached the Iranian town of Duzdap (now Zahedan, a small city) on 1 October 1922. By the time the railway reached Duzdap, the British had already demobilized their forces in East Persia in March 1921 which took away the importance of the newly built part. So much so that in 1931, the 221&ndash;kilometer section between Nok Kundi and Duzdap (Zahedan) was closed and track removed to be used elsewhere. ] however, renewed interest in the Quetta-Zahedan link. British forces wanted to aid the ] forces by supplying material ]. Aid through Persia proved unnecessary (due to successful ] and similar supplies) but the Quetta-Zahedan link was reopened on 20 April 1940 in Zahedan. Originally known as the "Trans–Baluchistan Railway", the line was built as part of a strategic military route between ] (specifically the part now ]) and ] (now ]). The Quetta to Nushki branch was approved by ], ], in August 1902,<ref>{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Latest intelligence - India|date=29 August 1902 |page=3 |issue=36859}}</ref> and it was opened on 15 November 1905. The part west of Nushki towards Iran was named the Nushki Extension Railway. Work started on it in September 1916 under the charge of P.C. Young as Engineer-in-Chie,f and it reached the Iranian town of Duzdap (now Zahedan, a small city) on 1 October 1922. By the time the railway reached Duzdap, the British had already demobilized their forces in East Persia in March 1921, which took away the importance of the newly built part. So much so that in 1931, the 221&ndash;kilometer section between Nok Kundi and Duzdap (Zahedan) was closed, and the track was removed for use elsewhere. ], however, renewed interest in the Quetta-Zahedan link. British forces wanted to aid the ] forces by supplying material ]. Aid through Persia proved unnecessary (due to successful ] and similar supplies,) but the Quetta-Zahedan link was reopened on 20 April 1940 in Zahedan.


==Stations== ==Stations==
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==External links== ==External links==
* All Things Pakistan July 13, 2007, now an archived website * All Things Pakistan 13 July 2007, now an archived website
* by Salman Rashid posted January 2013. The author's father was an Assistant Engineer with ] at Dalbandin from April 1943 to December 1944 * by Salman Rashid posted January 2013. The author's father was an Assistant Engineer with ] at Dalbandin from April 1943 to December 1944


==References== ==References==
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Spezand–Zaheden Railway Line
Overview
Other name(s)Main Line 4
ML-4
Trans–Baluchistan Railway
Statusoperational
OwnerPakistan Railways
Termini
Stations41
Service
Operator(s)Pakistan Railways
History
Opened15 November 1905 (1905-11-15)
Technical
Line length632 km (393 mi)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed20 km/h (12 mph) (Current)
Route map

Legend
km
0 Spezand Jn.
23 Wali Khan
35 Kanak
47 Sheikh Wasil
71 Kirdgap
97 Galangur
122 Kishingi
133 Nushki
154 Ahmedwal
195 Pain Mall
238 Padag Road
277 Nok Chah
318 Dalbandin
376 Yakmach
446 Azad
488 Nok Kundi
513 Alam Reg
534 Tozghi
612 Koh-e-Taftan
 Pakistan
 Iran
Border
638 Mirjaveh
Khan Muhammad Chah
732 Zahedan
West of the Quetta Express Line (also called the Rohri–Chaman Railway) is the partly overlapping named Quetta-Taftan Line, the final northern Quetta section is the dual-named section
The line climbs through a thin section of the high (red-orange) belt of mountains, coming at closest 62 kilometres northeast of the thermally active volcano, pinpointed, Taftan as to its station at the trunk road town also called Taftan.

The Quetta–Taftan Line, also known as Spezand–Zaheden Railway Line (also referred to as Main Line 4 or ML-4) is one of four main railway lines in Pakistan, operated and maintained by Pakistan Railways. Inward from Pakistan's most western edge, it begins at Spezand Junction and has services that continue beyond Koh-e-Taftan station in high mountains, west. Its length is 632 kilometers (393 mi) to the Iranian border, a few kilometers further west of that station. It has ten active stations, of which seven are in Pakistan and three are in Iran. Many or all primary services since 1940 (and 1922 to 1931) terminate on the natural continuation in eastern Iran at the high city of Zahedan, which sees a change of gauge (of track and rolling stock) for accessing the Trans-Iranian Railway. This section is difficult to maintain due to Nushki Desert and Mountain Ranges.

History

Originally known as the "Trans–Baluchistan Railway", the line was built as part of a strategic military route between British India (specifically the part now Pakistan) and Persia (now Iran). The Quetta to Nushki branch was approved by Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India, in August 1902, and it was opened on 15 November 1905. The part west of Nushki towards Iran was named the Nushki Extension Railway. Work started on it in September 1916 under the charge of P.C. Young as Engineer-in-Chie,f and it reached the Iranian town of Duzdap (now Zahedan, a small city) on 1 October 1922. By the time the railway reached Duzdap, the British had already demobilized their forces in East Persia in March 1921, which took away the importance of the newly built part. So much so that in 1931, the 221–kilometer section between Nok Kundi and Duzdap (Zahedan) was closed, and the track was removed for use elsewhere. World War II, however, renewed interest in the Quetta-Zahedan link. British forces wanted to aid the Soviet forces by supplying material through Persia. Aid through Persia proved unnecessary (due to successful Arctic convoys of World War II and similar supplies,) but the Quetta-Zahedan link was reopened on 20 April 1940 in Zahedan.

Stations

The stations are:

Iran

See also

External links

References

  1. "Iran's emphasis on modernizing Quetta-Taftan railway line". IRNA English. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  2. "PR No. 66 UP GRADATION OF QUETTA-TAFTAN RAILWAY TRACK CAN OPEN A NEW ERA FOR PAKISTAN RAILWAYS Islamabad". pid.gov.pk Press Information Department, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Governmnt of Pakistan. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  3. Bhutta, Zafar (2024-01-23). "Russia, UAE pledge $1bn investment in railway". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  4. "Russia, UAE commit $1bn for Pakistan railway sector revitalisation". Profit by Pakistan Today. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  5. islamabad.mfa.ir https://islamabad.mfa.ir/en/newsview/659864/irans-emphasis-on-modernizing-quetta-taftan-railway-line. Retrieved 2024-12-20. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. "Feasibility study of Quetta-Taftan railway track completed: Sheikh Rasheed". ARY NEWS. 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  7. "Latest intelligence - India". The Times. No. 36859. London. 29 August 1902. p. 3.
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