Source: ET
Context: Prime Minister will inaugurate the newly established Jammu Railway Division, fulfilling a long-standing demand for better rail management in India’s northernmost region.
About Railway Division:
- What it is: A railway division is an administrative unit under Indian Railways, managing operations, maintenance, and infrastructure within its jurisdiction.
- Organizational Hierarchy:
- Indian Railways has 19 zones (including Metro Railway, Kolkata) and 70 divisions.
- Each zone is led by a General Manager (GM), while each division is headed by a Divisional Railway Manager (DRM).
- Jammu Railway Division:
- Zone: Jammu Division falls under the Northern Railway Zone, previously managed by the Firozpur Division.
- Significance:
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- Enhanced Connectivity: Will oversee iconic projects like the Anji Khad Bridge (India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge) and the Chenab Rail Bridge (world’s highest railway arch).
- USBRL Project: Manages the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link, critical for connecting Kashmir to the rest of India.
- Strategic Importance: Boosts regional development, accessibility, and tourism in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Modern Infrastructure: Equipped with hi-tech facilities leveraging IT for efficient rail operations.
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