Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to virtually inaugurate the Jammu Railway division from New Delhi on January 6, marking a significant step towards the launch of train services connecting the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country.
Jammu, as of now, comes under the Ferozepur Railway Division of Northern Railways. The establishment of the Jammu Railway Division fulfils a long-standing demand of the local organisations in the region.
The Union Minister of State in the PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh, will represent the event in Jammu. Apart from Jammu, there are two more railway divisions likely to be inaugurated across the nation on the same day.
The newly established Jammu Railway Division is expected to benefit the passengers and railway employees, enhance connectivity, and foster economic development in the region.
The decision comes as the railways prepare to launch a first-ever direct train to the Kashmir Valley, anticipated to commence its operations on January 26.
While the exact date and venue for the train’s inauguration are yet to be decided, the project represents a significant milestone in India’s railway infrastructure development.
Currently, the trains in Jammu and Kashmir ply between Sangaldan and Baramulla.
Meanwhile, a trial run is ongoing on the crucial 18-km Katra-Reasi section, a vital segment of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.
Proposed train services include routes connecting New Delhi-Srinagar-Baramulla and Jammu-Srinagar. Indian Railways currently operates 17 zones and 68 divisions.
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