Golra Sharif Railway Museum 4.33

4.7 star(s) from 31 votes
Islamabad, 44000
Pakistan

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Golra Sharif Railway Museum Golra Sharif Railway Museum is a well known place listed as Landmark in Islamabad , History Museum in Islamabad ,

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Golra Sharif Railway Museum, also known as Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum, is a Railway Museum located near the Sector E-11 of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. It is a junction station in Rawalpindi Division of the Pakistan Railways, located at 1,994 feet above sea level, in the southeast of the Margalla Hills and east of the cradle of Gandhara civilization, the ancient city of Taxila. This railway station is the site of a venerated Railway Museum housing the relics and memorabilia associated with railways dating back to the days of the British Raj. The Railways station with its museum is a major attraction for tourists and locals alike and is becoming a major attraction for railway enthusiasts.Golra Sharif Junction railway stationThe Golra Sharif Junction railway station lies on the main line of the Pakistan Railways which connects the rest of the country in the south and Peshawar in the north. More than 20 trains pass through this station every day.It is situated South West to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan at the altitude of 1994 feet. Its magnificent building has Victorian architecture and composed of yellow stone masonry comprises five hall-like rooms. The station that once linked Peshawar, Kohat, Havelian and Multan now its enjoy more importance due to its Museum.