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Revision as of 21:29, 9 March 2010
Originally formed as the 3rd or Sind, Punjab and Indus Valley Railways Volunteer Rifle Corps on 5th March 1886. In 1888 the designation changed to 3rd Punjab (North-Western Railway) Volunteer Rifle Corps before becoming North-Western Railway Volunteer Rifles on 27th July 1892 and then the 24th North-Western Railway Battalion on the 1st April 1917. Became North-Western Railway Regiment on 1st October 1920 and then the North-Western Railway Battalion on 1st April 1933.
Regularly supported the regular forces during the troubles on the North West Frontier by manning armoured trains.
- Uniform - Khaki
- Badge - N.W. Railway