Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the new railway division in Jammu, calling it a historic milestone in the development of Jammu and Kashmir’s connectivity and development.
During his address, PM Modi congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir, saying, "The integration of J&K into the national railway network is a monumental step towards transforming Indian railways into a global leader in efficiency, speed, and passenger experience."
“The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project is a landmark achievement that demonstrates India’s engineering excellence."
He said the new Jammu railway division would also benefit Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Ladakh, along with Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi described the inauguration as a symbol of India's collective progress under the vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” filling colours in the dream of ‘Vikshit Bharat’ (Developed India).
"Today marks a big day for new-age connectivity. It shows that the entire nation is moving forward together", he said.
The prime minister highlighted that new railway divisions, terminals, and modernised stations are creating immense opportunities for trade, employment, and business.
“The time is not far when bullet trains will run across the country, making railway journeys memorable,” he said.
The prime minister also congratulated India’s expansion of the metro network, which grew from 5 metro cities in 2005 to 21 cities in 2024, with over 1,000 kilometres of operational tracks.
He said his government, under the ‘Made in India initiative,’ is modernising the railway stations; existing ones are being upgraded while the new corridors are also being developed rapidly.
“This is not just about connectivity but also about fulfilling aspirations and creating a better future for millions,” he said.
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