Jammu Tawi railway station, Railway junction in Jammu, India
Jammu Tawi is a railway station in Jammu with three platforms that handles roughly 107 long-distance trains each week through India's Northern Railway network. The facility operates with electrified tracks and connects the city to destinations across the country.
The station opened in 1975 following construction of the Pathankot-Jammu Tawi broad-gauge railway line, superseding an earlier colonial-era station built in 1897. Electrification of the tracks came later and brought significant operational improvements.
The station serves as the main transit point for those heading to holy sites and destinations throughout the Kashmir Valley region. It connects Jammu's residents with pilgrimage routes and tourist destinations across the wider area.
The station connects to major Indian cities with regular service by trains like the Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat Express. Travelers should familiarize themselves with available connections and allow adequate time for boarding and disembarking procedures.
The station sits at an elevation of 343 meters above sea level, making it one of the higher-altitude stations on the Northern Railway network. This geographical position influences the climate and operating conditions at this important transportation hub.
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