| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Current operator | Indian Railways |
| Headquarters | Jammu |
| Locale | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Dates of operation | 2025– |
| Predecessor | Northern Railway zone |
| Technical | |
| Length | 742.1 km (461.1 mi) |
| Other | |
| Website | nr |
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.
The division has a total rail network of 742.1 km (461.1 mi). Its jurisdiction includes the sections such as, Pathankot–Jammu–Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla 423 km (263 mi), Bhogpur–Sirwal–Pathankot 87.21 km (54.19 mi), Batala (excluding)–Pathankot 68.17 km (42.36 mi) and Pathankot–Joginder 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]
- ^ "Railway Zones and Divisions in The Country". Press Information Bureau. Ministry of Railways (Government of India). 21 July 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ "Rail Division for Jammu and train to Kashmir – Modi govt's 2025 railway plans for J&K".
- ^ "Jurusidication map" (PDF).
- ^ "Ferozepur faces economic setback as Jammu Railway Division is carved out".
- ^ "E Srinivas Appointed First Divisional Railway Manager Of Jammu Rail Division".