Afghanistan’s railways
If you thought Afghanistan was bereft of railroads, read on for a story of international intrigue, invasion plans, the Great Game, and powers both imperial and hydro-electric.
- I’ve written a detailed article on the railways of Afghanistan, past, present and future.
- There is a rough map of proposed Afghan rail lines.
- The Kabul to Darulaman tramway provided a steam service in the 1920s.
There are two - admittedly rather short - sections of operating line today. Recent news and updates to the historical articles can be found on the Afghan railways blog.
