Golra Railway Station: Aware about Museum, Train timing and ticket price in 2024

Golra Railway Station is an ancient and special place. It was built in 1882 and became a junction in 1912. This station is located near F-13 in Islamabad and Golra Sharif Darbar is one Km away from the Golra sharif Railway. Golra Junction connects Peshawar-Attock through ML-1 and Kohat and Kundian through this -FatehJhang-Jhand-Basal line. Golra Railway Station mileage is 1521.88 km on ML-1, which is approximately 14 Km from Rawalpindi railway station.

Train Timing at Golra Railway Station

Incoming Trains Timing at Golra Station from Rawalpindi and Lahore

At Golra Railway Station, several trains coming from Rawalpindi have scheduled stops throughout the day. The first arrival is the 130 Thal Express, which reaches Golra at 7:37 am and departs two minutes later at 7:39 am, heading towards Layyah and Kot Addu. Following this, the 267UP Rawalpindi Passenger arrives at 8:17 am and departs at 8:19 am, with its final destination being Hevellian via Taxila.

Around midday, the Awam Express (Awam13 up) arrives at 1:07 pm and departs at 1:09 pm, traveling towards Peshawar. Later in the afternoon, the 11UP Hazara Express stops at Golra at 3:07 pm and leaves at 3:09 pm, also bound for Hevellian. Shortly after, the 133UP Kohat Express arrives at 3:50 pm and departs three minutes later at 3:53 pm, heading towards Kohat. In the early evening, the 128DN Mehr Express makes a stop at 5:20 pm, leaving at 5:23 pm, with its journey continuing towards Multan and Kot Addu.

Train timing at Golra Railway Station (Trains Coming from Rawalpindi)
Train Name	Golra Sharif		Destination
	Arrival	Departure
130 Thal	07:37 am	07:39 am	Layyah-Kot Addu
267UP – Rawalpindi Passenger	8:17 am	8:19 am	Havellian-Taxila
Awam Exp13 up	13:07	13:09	Peshawar
11UP – Hazara Exp	15:07	15:09	Havelian
133UP – Kohat Exp	15:50	15:53	Kohat
128DN – Mehr Exp	17:20	17:23	Multan-Kot addu Layyah Kundian

Trains Timing at Golra Railway Station (Going Rawalpindi and Lahore)

At Golra Railway Station, several trains are scheduled to head towards Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi throughout the day. From Multan 127 Up Mehr Express arrives at 6:57 am and departs a minute later for Rawalpindi.

The 134 DN Kohat Express arrives at 11:14 am and leaves at 11:17 am for Rawalpindi. The 14 DN Awam Express arrives at 12:14 pm, departing two minutes later for Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. The 12 DN Hazara Express stops at 4:21 pm and departs at 4:23 pm, heading towards Rawalpindi and Karachi. The 268 DN Rawalpindi Passenger arrives at 8:40 pm and departs at 8:42 pm for Rawalpindi. Lastly, the 129 Up Thal Express arrives at 9:57 pm and leaves at 9:59 pm, also bound for Rawalpindi.

Train timing at Golra Railway Station Going Rawalpindi-Lahore-Karachi
Train Name	Golra Sharif		Destination
	Arrival	Departure
127 up Mehr Express	06:57 am	06:58 am	Rawalpindi
134 DN – Kohat Express	11:14 am	11:17 am	Rawalpindi
14 DN Awam Exp	12:14 pm	12:16 pm	Rawalpindi-Lahore Karachi
12DN – Hazara Express	16:21	16:23	Rawalpindi-Karachi
268DN – Rawalpindi Passenger	20:40	20:42	Rawalpindi
129Up-Thall Express	21:57	21:59	Rawalpindi

Train Ticket Price and Reservation office

Train ticket prices from Golra vary by destination and class. For travel to Multan, Thall Express charges 1250 PKR for an economy berth and 1150 PKR for an economy seat. Awam Express charges from 2600 PKR to 10000 PKR depending on class and destination, with prices higher for longer journeys like Karachi. A ticket counter is available at the Railway station.

Train ticket price Between Golra to Multan and others
Train Name	Station		Class Fare (Economy)
	From	To	Berth	Seat
Thall Express	Golra	Multan	1250	1150
Thall Express	Golra	Mian Wali	750	700
Thall Express	Golra	Bhakkar	900	850
Thall Express	Golra	Leiah	1000	950
Thall Express	Golra	Kot Addu	1150	1100
Thall Express	Golra	Muzaffar Garh	1250	1150
Mehr Express	Golra	Mian wali	1250	1150
Mehr Express	Golra	Bhakkar	750	700
Mehr Express	Golra	Leiah	900	850
Mehr Express	Golra	Kot Addu	1000	950
Mehr Express	Golra	Muzafar Garh	1150	1100
Hazara Exp	Golra	Havelian	350	300

Train ticket price Between Golra to Lahore, Karachi, Hevellian and others
Train Name	Fare between		Class Fare
	From	To	AC Business	AC Lower	Economy Berth	Economy Seat
Awam	Golra	Lahore	2600	1800	1050	1000
Awam	Golra	Multan	5100	3900	2050	2000
Awam	Golra	Karachi	10000	8800	3700	3600

Golra Railway Station Facilities

 Golra Sharif Railway Station has many facilities to make your visit comfortable. There are waiting rooms, a Parking stand, restrooms, a ticket counter, and places to buy snacks and drinks. The station is clean and well-maintained, providing a pleasant environment for travelers.

Golra railway station contact number

• Toll-Free Railway Helpline: 117
• Direct Contact Number: +92 51 4316954

Golra Sharif Railway Museum

A particular station part is the Golra Railway Museum. Although officially inaugurated in March 2007, it opened publicly in September 2003. The museum was the idea of Ishfaq Khattak, Rawalpindi’s Divisional Superintendent.

Unique Exhibits

The museum has many interesting items:

• A token machine from Tokyo.
• A 100-year-old telephone.
• An old comptometer, a mechanical calculator from Chicago, was used to buy tickets.
• A prismatic compass was made by the British to survey railway tracks.
• A miniature model of a coal-powered train called ‘The Eagle’ ran from Peshawar to Bombay to Calcutta between 1869 and 1914.
• An impressive collection of old locomotives, coaches, cranes, trolleys, and saloons.

Old Engines and Luxury Coaches

The museum has four old engines with coaches. Two are narrow gauge steam engines, and the others are broad engines. Luxury coaches from the British period include a saloon car used by Lord Mountbatten and possibly Muhammad Ali Jinnah. A private railway car from the Jodhpur Railway, gifted to a Maharaja’s daughter in 1888, is also on display.

Photos of Station and Museum of Golra

Safari Train

One exciting attraction at Golra Railway Station is the Safari Train, which offers visitors a fun and scenic ride. This train journey provides a unique way to experience the area’s picturesque landscapes and historical sites, making it a popular activity for tourists and locals. The Safari Train enhances the charm of Golra, blending the allure of railway travel with the beauty of the surrounding scenery.

The Safari Train promotes culture and travel in the Potohar area, starting at Golra Junction Railway Station. It passes through Taxila and Hassanabdal, ending at the historic Attock Khurd station. Passengers enjoy scenic views of the Margalla Hills, the Sangjani tunnel, and famous bridges like Chablal, Ghazi Barotha, and Haro.

The Safari Train, which was launched last week of April for seven days and started from Rawalpindi station, offers a scenic journey through Golra Sharif, Taxila, and Attock City, culminating at Attock Khurd. At Attock Khurd, visitors can enjoy local delicacies, refreshing lassi, and popular fast foods like burgers, pizza, and shawarma. The train features comfortable seating. Pak Railway announced that it will run the safari train every Sunday.

Golra Sharif Darbar:

Golra Sharif Darbar, located about 1 kilometer from Golra Railway Station, is a revered Sufi shrine associated with Pir Meher Ali Shah. Known for its beautiful architecture, it serves as a spiritual and educational center, attracting devotees for its annual Urs festival and serene environment.

Conclusion

Whether visiting the twin cities or being a local, a trip to the picturesque Golra Sharif Railway Station is a must. Its tall trees and uncrowded platform offer a peaceful, serene ambiance. The museum showcases exquisite artifacts from the British era and three well-preserved locomotives. Visitors enjoy photographing the vintage trains and soaking in the calm atmosphere