Khyber Safari train, a majestic steam train service of Pakistan Railways, which is run between Peshawar to Landi Kotal (Khyber Agency) from time to time, is a great source to promote the dwindling tourism industry in Frontier province besides projecting the soft image of NWFP.
The Pakistan Railways arranged day-long trip for the domestic as well as foreign tourists to explore the hidden potential of historical Khyber Pass by ridding through majestic Khyber Steam Safari train.
A great enthusiasm and zeal have been witnessed among the participants before they were departed from here to Landi Kotal.
"The railway track was designed by Victor Belay, a British engineer 1880 with an estimated cost of Rs 210 million in 1920. There are 18 tunnels between Jamrud and Landi Kotai and 16 Tunnels between Landi Khana-Landi Kotal," Moatabar Khan, Station Manager of Jamrud railway station.
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