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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Rail line in Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir}}<br />
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{{Infobox rail line<br />
| name = Amritsar – Jammu main line<br />
| native_name = <br />
| color = <br />
| image = Pathankot junction Railway station.png<br />
| image_width = <br />
| caption = {{rws|Pathankot Junction}} is an important Railway Station on Amritsar–Jammu main line<br />
| type = Regional rail, Passenger and Freight<br />
| status = Operational<br />
| locale = [[Punjab]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
| start = [[Amritsar Junction]] ('''ASR''')<br />
| end = [[Jammu Tawi]] ('''JAT''')<br />
| stations = 9<br />
| routes = <br />
| daily_ridership = <br />
| website = <br />
| open = 1975<br />
| owner = Indian Railways<br />
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]]<br />
| character = <br />
| depot = <br />
| stock = <br />
| linelength = <br />
| tracklength = {{convert|216|km|abbr=on}}<br />
| tracks = 2<br />
| gauge = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]]<br />
| old_gauge = <br />
| minradius_m = <br />
| electrification = [[25 kV 50 Hz AC]] overhead line<br />
| speed = Up to 110 km/h<br />
| elevation = *{{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} {{convert|233|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} <br />
*{{stnlnk|Beas Junction}} {{convert|234|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<br />
*{{stnlnk|Jalandhar Cantonment}} {{convert|256|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<br />
*{{stnlnk|Pathankot Cantonment}}{{convert|352|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<br />
*{{stnlnk|Jammu Tawi}} {{convert|414|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| racksystem = <br />
| map = {{Amritsar–Jammu main line}}<br />
| map_state = collapsed<br />
}}<br />
The '''Amritsar–Jammu main railway line''' is a broad gauge railway line connecting [[Amritsar]] in [[Punjab]] to [[Jammu Tawi]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. The line is operational and serves as a vital corridor for both passenger and freight trains in [[North India|northern India]]. The route also serves pilgrims traveling to [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Singh |first= Suman |date=10 March 2025 |title=Punjab Railways Suspend Night Operations In Border Areas Of Jammu, Punjab |url= |work=[[NDTV]] |pages=2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Karun |date=11 August 2025 |title=Ravneet Bittu Expresses Gratitude to Prime Minister for New Vande Bharat Train from Katra to Amritsar |work=[[Hans India]] |pages=2}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
The line was constructed in the year 1975 to enhance connectivity between [[Punjab]] and [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Over the years, it has undergone upgrades, including track doubling and partial electrification to improve speed and efficiency.<br />
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== Route and major stations ==<br />
The line covers a distance of approximately 207&nbsp;km, with the following major stations:<br />
* [[Amritsar Junction railway station|Amritsar Junction]] (ASR)<br />
* [[Verka Junction railway station|Verka Junction]] (VKA)<br />
* [[Batala Junction railway station|Batala Junction]] (BAT)<br />
* [[Dignagar railway station|Dina Nagar]] (DNN)<br />
* [[Dhariwal, India|Dhariwal]] (DHW)<br />
* [[Gurdaspur railway station|Gurdaspur]] (GSP)<br />
* [[Pathankot Junction railway station|Pathankot Junction]] (PTK)<br />
* [[Hira Nagar railway station|Hira Nagar]] (HRNR)<br />
* [[Jammu Tawi railway station|Jammu Tawi]] (JAT)<br />
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== Electrification ==<br />
The line has been partially electrified with [[25 kV AC railway electrification|25 kV 50 Hz AC]] overhead traction. Full electrification is planned to further improve operational efficiency.<br />
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== Services ==<br />
Several trains operate on this route, including:<br />
* [[Bathinda–Jammu Tawi Express (via Firozpur)|Bathinda–Jammu Tawi Express]] (19225)<br />
* [[SMVD Katra–Amritsar Vande Bharat Express]] (26405)<br />
* Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Express (SBIB SVDK Express, 19415)<br />
* [[Tatanagar-Jammu Tawi Express|Tata–Jammu Tawi Express]] (18101)<br />
* [[Sambalpur–Jammu Tawi Express]] (18309)<br />
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== Future developments ==<br />
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.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Indian Railways]]<br />
* [[Northern Railway zone]]<br />
* [[Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[https://indianrailways.gov.in/ Official Indian Railways Website]<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/ Indian Railways Train Website]<br />
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[[Category:Railway lines in India]]</div>
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