Old Attock Bridge

Testing the Attock bridge on 30th August 1929. It was reconstructed between 1926-1929 by replacing the longer spans. The trusses were also extended for two sections of the bridge. Photo taken from historical archives at Golra Sharif station, Pakistan.

Reconstruction of the Attock bridge in 1928. Notice the trusses are getting extended for two sections. Photo taken from historical archives at Golra Sharif station, Pakistan.

The Attock bridge under reconstruction. Notice the replacement of longer spans with shorter ones. Also the extension of trusses for two section has not yet started. c. 1927-1928. Photo taken from historical archives at Golra Sharif station, Pakistan.

History of the bridge: The bridge was constructed by Westwood Baillie Co. in 1880 as the plaque on the bridge suggests.

The old Attock bridge as viewed from outside Khairabad Kund village. The bridge is over Indus river and is the only railway connection between Peshawar and rest of Pakistan, thus making is strategically important.

The extended trusses of the old Attock bridge as seen from just outside Khairabad Kund village.

A view of the old Attock bridge as we approach it from the NWFP side.

A magnificent view of the old Attock bridge from the NWFP side. Also seen is the station building of Attock Khurd in the Punjab province.

Tracks going towards Khairabad Kund, i.e., Peshawar side. The speed limit is indicated just outside of the western entrance of the bridge.

Looking at the western entrance (NWFP side) of the old Attock bridge. The speed limit of trains on the bridge is 15 km per hour.

Hills, the old Attock bridge and Attock Khurd station as seen from the western or the NWFP side.

A closer view of the eastern entrance (on the side of Punjab province) from the western side (NWFP). The station building of Attock Khurd is on the right hand side.

A late running 327 Up Lahore-Peshawar Passenger on the old Attock bridge. Notice a different livery of last coach versus others.

A late running 327 Up Lahore-Peshawar Passenger just about to cross the bridge. Notice the level of security with the search-lights on the pillars as well as at the western entrance (NWFP) of the bridge).

A late running 327 Up Lahore-Peshawar Passenger crossing the bridge and enters NWFP.

Looking at the old Attock bridge from Punjab province.

Looking at the old Attock bridge from Punjab province with the trusses extending down in two sections of the bridge.

Looking at the bridge from the end of Attock Khurd station.

Looking straight into the entrance of the old Attock bridge. Notice that there are two doors at the entrance of the bridge - a small one and a few meters further down, a large one. The bridge is guarded by guards and in the night the search-lights come on

A view of the eastern entrance (in Punjab province) from Attock Khurd station.

Attock Khurd station constructed from stone and has the Victorian ambiance to it. It was built in 1884. 1607.66 km is the distance of the station from Karachi. The Arabic inscription on top of the station reads the Islamic confession of faith: "There

A complete view of the station and the signal cabin. Looking towards Rawalpindi side.

A complete view of the station and the signal cabin. Looking towards Peshawar side. The eastern entrance of the old Attock bridge is visible.

On the platform of Attock Khurd station. Notice the old-style chairs, lamps and the Victorian ambiance at the station.

Attock Khurd boasts of a main line, a loop line and a siding which was occupied by a tanker. The signal cabin is just next to the station which is dotted with beautiful potted plants. Next to the track is an instrument to put the token on. The tracks go t

Looking towards the Rawalpindi-side of the Attock Khurd station. The station wears a deserted look with goats filling the void.

Attock Khurd station as seen from the bottom of the old Attock bridge. The steps on the left hand side take the person straight to the station.