Jammu railway division

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Jammu Railway Division
Overview
Current operatorIndian Railways
Headquarters Jammu
Locale Jammu and Kashmir
Dates of operation2025;0 years ago (2025)
Predecessor Northern Railway zone
Technical
Length742.1 km (461.1 mi)
Other
Website nr.indianrailways.gov.in

Jammu railway division is one of the six railway divisions under the jurisdiction of Northern Railway zone of the Indian Railways. [1] It was formed on 6 January 2025 and its headquarters are located at Jammu, India. The inauguration of Jammu division was done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. [2] Jammu railway division is 70th railway division in India. The jurisdiction of Jammu division covers Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, part of Punjab and part of Himachal Pradesh.

Contents

The division has a total rail network of 742.1 km (461.1 mi). Its jurisdiction includes the sections such as, PathankotJammuUdhampurSrinagarBaramulla 423 km (263 mi), Bhogpur Sirwal–Pathankot 87.21 km (54.19 mi), Batala (excluding)–Pathankot 68.17 km (42.36 mi) and PathankotJoginder Nagar (Kangra Valley Railway narrow gauge section, 163.72 km (101.73 mi) route km). [3] Till the formation of Jammu division, these sections fell under the Firozpur Division of Northern Railways. Jammu Railway Division has been carved from the Firozpur Division. [4] E. Srinivas has become the first Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of the division. [5]

List of railway stations in the division

The list includes the stations under the Jammu railway division and their station category.

Category of stationNo. of stationsNames of stations
NSG-21 Jammu Tawi
NSG-31

Pathankot Cantt

NSG-42 Pathankot Junction,Udhampur
NSG-5--
NSG-6--
HG1--
HG2--
HG3--
Total--


Stations closed for Passengers -

Upcoming/Planned projects

See Also

References

  1. "Railway Zones and Divisions in The Country". Press Information Bureau. Ministry of Railways (Government of India). 21 July 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. "Rail Division for Jammu and train to Kashmir – Modi govt's 2025 railway plans for J&K".
  3. "Jurusidication map" (PDF).
  4. "Ferozepur faces economic setback as Jammu Railway Division is carved out".
  5. "E Srinivas Appointed First Divisional Railway Manager Of Jammu Rail Division".