“With the creation of these two new divisions, the Indian Railways will have a total of 70 divisions under its 17 various zones,” said an official at the Ministry.There has also been a longstanding demand for the creation of a South Coast zone in Andhra Pradesh as Indian Railways’ 18th zone. Reportedly, tenders have been invited for the construction of the proposed South Coast railway zone’s office at Visakhapatnam.Dwelling upon the significance of the Jammu division, a senior railway official said, “The establishment of the Jammu division coincides with the inauguration of several railway projects in the region, including the highly anticipated Chenab River Rail Bridge, and will deliver a strong message of the central government’s commitment towards improving railway networks across J&K.”The Chenab River Rail Bridge, located in the Reasi district, stands 1,178 feet above the riverbed, making it 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Jammu division will also oversee the USBRL project, which has now been completed.Currently, railway services in J&K are managed by the Firozpur division of Northern Railways. The new Jammu rail division will encompass over 36 railway stations, including prominent stations such as Jammu Tawi, Katra, and Udhampur, along with several other new stations being developed on new rail routes across J&K.In Odisha, the Rayagada division will improve railway connectivity in the region, strengthening Indian Railways’ reach. Rayagada, being a tribal-dominated area, will witness more efficient transportation of minerals and passengers with this development.
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