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Inauguration of Jammu and Rayagada Railway Division
- 08 Jan 2025
- 2 min read
Recently, Prime Minister (PM) virtually inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, India’s 70th division, carved from the Firozpur Division, covering 742.1 km.
- He also inaugurated the Cherlapally terminal station in Telangana and laid the foundation stone for the Rayagada railway division (69th Division) building in Odisha under the East Coast Railway zone.
- Indian Railways now has 17 zones and 70 divisions.
- New Jammu Railway Division: Jammu Railway Division has been carved from the Firozpur Division and covers 742.1 km.
- A new Katra-Reasi railway section and Vande Bharat train services to Srinagar will also start from 26th January 2025.
- The PM highlighted ongoing efforts in expanding metro networks, dedicated freight corridors, alongside initiatives such as solar-powered stations and the development of high-speed rail systems.
- About Indian Railways:
- It was established in 1853 and is one of the largest railway networks globally.
- The first train in India ran over a distance of 21 miles, connecting Bombay and Thane.
- India has the 3rd largest metro-rail network in the world after China and the US. By 2050, India is projected to account for 40% of the global rail activity.
