The newly formed Jammu Division, which works under the headquarters and Northern Railway at Jammu Tawi, came into force from June 1. The 70th division of Indian Railways will oversee an adequate field, consisting of the classes transferred mainly from the existing Firozepur division, which is as old as Indian Railways. The first railway line in the area from Amritsar to Attari was opened in April 1862.
According to the Gazette notification published on May 29, 2025, now the major sections of the 742 km-Jammu division include Pathankot-Jammu-Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan-Srinagar-Baramulla (423 km), Bhogpur Sirwal-Pathkot (87 kim) (87 km) (87 kg) (87 kg) (87 kg) (87 kg). Section (164 km).
The Railway Board has defined specific divisional boundaries between the new Jammu Division and Ferozepur Division, which will be located on the Jalandhar-Mathematic section at KM 27.750 and on KM 39.150 on KM 39.150 on Amritsar-Pathkot section.
With the formation of the new Jammu Division, the jurisdiction of Ferozepur Division will be revised, the remaining areas will be controlled, except for the transferred classes to Jammu.
Better monitoring
The decision to carry out a separate division in Northern Railway is important for the ambitious Udhampur-Svamula Rail Link (USBRL) of Indian Railways, also known as Kashmir Line, which is partially on. The most difficult section, Katra-Banihal (111 km) is also completed, and waits for the inauguration by the Indian Railways to connect the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country.
A senior Northern Railway official said that Jammu Division will meet the transport needs of Jammu and parts of Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The Jammu Division consists of 11 important goods sheds/goods terminals, which will help transport food grains, petroleum, cement, sugar, coal, fertilizer, seasonal fruits and vegetables.
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“There was a big problem distance for these areas with Ferozepur Division. Since the headquarters of New Division is in Jammu, it will be very helpful to execute projects in border areas. It will also help in continuous monitoring of projects like USBRL, as it is also involved for national importance. (DRM).
Upadhyay said that the new division was important as after the completion of the USBRL, the Indian Railways is now moving forward to expand its lines towards the border areas, which are planned to go all the way for Leh.
Strategic division
Prior to Jammu Division, DRM Vivek Kumar said that the formation of a new division is not only important for connectivity with Kashmir, but also for defense purposes, as the region is strategically placed.
“This is the most challenging division due to difficult terrain and landslide-prone areas. Therefore, for the effective implementation of the project in the region, a new division was necessary because Ferozepur is far from here. Now, we are closely monitoring all types of railway functions. The administrative layer to work,” said Kumar, who was first posted as executive director, signal and telecommunications (SANT).
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Kumar was also included in the train conservation system Kavach.
Explaining the importance of the new division, Kumar said, “For the first time, we have taken 25 tonnes of cherry from Katra to Mumbai. We have attached a passer, a train with a train, a train and the first consignment of Kashmir farmers was sent. Railways work according to the needs of the people of that area.
major projects
According to the response made by the Ministry of Railways in the Lok Sabha on March 12, 2025, Indian Railways have conducted five surveys to fall in Jammu and Kashmir.
These new proposed lines include Baramulla-ur new line (46 km), Sopore-Kupwara new line (37 km), Anantnag-Pahalgam new line (78 km), Avantpor-Shopian new line (28 km) and Banihal-Baramulla dabbling (118 km).
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A new line for a new line between Jammu and Ponch was done via Akhnur and Rajouri (223 km). Assessment of the cost of the project is Rs. 22,771 crores. But it was found that the project had low traffic estimates.
In addition, the 552-kmi Bhanuli-Leh line is another major project of Indian Railways, which will connect Bhanuli in Punjab with Leh in Ladakh. After the USBRL, this is going to be a more challenging project as the line crosses through the Himalayas.
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