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Amritsar–Jammu main line
Rail line in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Amritsar–Jammu main railway line is a broad gauge railway line connecting Amritsar in Punjab to Jammu Tawi in Jammu and Kashmir. The line is operational and serves as a vital corridor for both passenger and freight trains in northern India. The route also serves pilgrims traveling to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.[1][2]
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History
The line was constructed in the year 1975 to enhance connectivity between Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Over the years, it has undergone upgrades, including track doubling and partial electrification to improve speed and efficiency.
Route and major stations
The line covers a distance of approximately 207 km, with the following major stations:
- Amritsar Junction (ASR)
- Verka Junction (VKA)
- Batala Junction (BAT)
- Dina Nagar (DNN)
- Dhariwal (DHW)
- Gurdaspur (GSP)
- Pathankot Junction (PTK)
- Hira Nagar (HRNR)
- Jammu Tawi (JAT)
Electrification
The line has been partially electrified with 25 kV 50 Hz AC overhead traction. Full electrification is planned to further improve operational efficiency.
Services
Several trains operate on this route, including:
- Bathinda–Jammu Tawi Express (19225)
- SMVD Katra–Amritsar Vande Bharat Express (26405)
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express (SBIB SVDK Express, 19415)
- Tata–Jammu Tawi Express (18101)
- Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express (18309)
Future developments
There are proposals for high-speed rail corridors on this route, which aim to reduce travel time and increase capacity. Other modernization projects include further electrification and track doubling.
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