Jammu, January 25 (KNS) : In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Northern Railway’s Jammu Division has illuminated its major railway stations and iconic bridges in the colours of the Indian national flag to commemorate the 77th Republic Day. This also marks the first Republic Day celebration since the formal constitution of the Jammu Division in 2025.
The grand lighting display encompasses key stations including Jammu, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Srinagar, Pathankot Cantt, and Pathankot City. The illumination also highlights two landmark engineering feats: the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest rail bridge, and the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge.
The initiative is presented as a tribute to national progress and the development of Jammu and Kashmir. It aims to offer passengers and residents a unique visual spectacle while underscoring the strategic significance of the region's rail connectivity.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Jammu Division, Mr. Uchit Singhal, stated, “Decorating our stations and bridges with the tricolour ignites patriotic fervour among passengers and citizens.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelOn this great occasion, the Jammu Division reaffirms its dedication to nation-building. This illumination not only enhances the majesty of these structures but also showcases the engineering marvels of a self-reliant India, boosting regional tourism.”
Beyond its symbolic value, the lighting scheme emphasises the resilience of the infrastructure. The bridges are engineered to endure extreme weather conditions, withstanding temperatures from -20°C to +45°C and wind speeds up to 300 km/h.
The lighting ceremony is also seen as highlighting the successful implementation of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, which promises a robust, all-weather rail network connecting Jammu and Kashmir to the rest of the country.
The display has become a significant attraction, enhancing the Republic Day festivities across the division. (KNS)