On December 2nd, 2023, Jammu Railway Station marked its 51st anniversary of the arrival of its first passenger train. The Srinagar Express (also known as the Jhelum Express) arrived from Delhi on December 2nd, 1972. Currently, 30 to 40 train pairs operate daily, carrying approximately 40,000 passengers. While previously there...
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was a 3-hour gap between trains, now trains arrive every half hour. The railway line was extended to Jammu in 1969. Prior to that, passengers had to disembark at Pathankot, creating significant inconvenience for pilgrims traveling to Vaishno Devi. The project to lay the tracks between Kathua and Jammu was completed in three years, even continuing during the Indo-Pakistani war. The initial train, 'Rahli,' was followed by three more: the Kashmir Express (Jammu Mail), the Sealdah Express, and the Jammu-Pathankot DMU. The growing number of passengers led to the introduction of the Rajdhani Express, and later saw improvements in punctuality, reaching 80-85% last year. Jammu Railway Station is unique in that it handles 30-40 trains despite having only three platforms. The station has undergone significant transformation through a 266 crore rupees investment, connecting Jammu to major railway stations across India, including Delhi, Bandra Terminus, Lucknow, Howrah, Rishikesh, and Haridwar. This has boosted connectivity, benefiting both local residents and trade. The Vande Bharat Express also passes through Jammu. Further development is underway, including a new entrance with four platforms, subways for passenger convenience, an RRI building, a single control room, and other infrastructure, all costing 266 crore rupees. Once the new entrance is complete, the old station will be shifted.