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==History==The Company was formed in 1895. The CPR main line ran north west from [[Delhi ]] to [[Bhatinda ]] then south west through Bahawalpur State to [[Samasata]], a total distance of 402 miles(643km). Several extension lines (Jullunder, Sutlej Valley etc.) extended the length to 502 miles(803km) in 1905. The railway was worked by the North Western State(NWR) Railway (see "Records L/AG/46/34").  Purchased by Government in 1930.

== Records ==Refer to FIBIS Fact File #4: “Research sources for Indian Railways, 1845-1947” - available from the [http://www.fibis.org/store/fibis-books-and-publications/bff-0004-research-sources-for-indian-railways-1845-1947/ Fibis shop]. This Fact File contains invaluable advice on 'Researching ancestors in the UK records of Indian Railways' with particular reference to the [[India Office Records ]] (IOR) held at the [[British Library]] An on-line search of the IOR records relating to the Southern Punjab Railway Companythis railway <ref>[http://searcharchives.bl.uk/primo_library/libweb/action/search.do?vid=IAMS_VU2 “British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue” - Search]; Retrieved Jan 2016</ref>Referencegives many references. The most important being: IOR/- *'''L/AG/46/39Administrative History: ''' “Records of the India Office relating to the Southern Punjab Railway Company formed in ; 1895-1914". Main line ran north west from Delhi to Bhatinda then south west through Bahawalpur State to Samasata'*'''L/F/7/2607-2615''' “Collection 401: Southern Punjab Railway, a total distance date unspecified"  also concerning the working of 402 miles. Several extension lines (Jullunder, Sutlej Valley etc.). Worked by the North Western State Southern Punjab Railway (see by NWR.*'''L/AG/46/34). Purchased by Government in 1930.''' “ Records of the India Office relating to the North Western State Railway",