JAMMU, July 16, 2026 — In a major development aimed at easing passenger congestion and streamlining train movement, all seven platforms at the Jammu Tawi Railway Station are now fully operational.
On Wednesday, the Northern Railway’s Jammu Division officially commissioned the newly constructed Platforms 6 and 7, which were built as part of an extensive station redevelopment project. Additionally, Platforms 4 and 5, which were undergoing upgrades, have also been reopened for passenger use.
According to railway officials, the expansion marks a significant milestone in improving regional connectivity and handling the ever-increasing rail traffic to and from Jammu and Kashmir.
Smoother Operations and Reduced Halting Times
The first train to utilize the newly built infrastructure was Train No. 12413, which successfully halted at Platform 6 on Wednesday.
Raghvender Singh, Public Relations Inspector for the Jammu Railway Division, highlighted the immediate benefits of the expansion. “With the commissioning of Platforms 6 and 7, the capacity for simultaneous halting and operation of more trains at Jammu Tawi Station has increased,” Singh explained.
He noted that the availability of all seven platforms will result in smoother train movement, significantly reduced detention times for incoming trains, and provide immediate relief to passengers from the severe overcrowding often witnessed during peak travel seasons, including the Amarnath and Mata Vaishno Devi yatras.
Advisory for Passengers
With the shifting of operations across multiple new platforms, the Railway Administration has issued an advisory for commuters. Passengers are strongly requested to actively check train schedules and specific platform information via station announcements and electronic display boards before boarding.
To ensure safety and orderly movement within the expanded station, the railway authorities have also appealed to all travelers to utilize the newly constructed Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) and follow the designated signage to access the new platforms, rather than crossing the tracks.
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