Inauguration of Jammu and Rayagada Railway Division | 08 Jan 2025

Source: IE

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.