Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Jammu Railways Launches Cement Freight, Revises Station Access
Jammu division used its railway tracks to send cement from Kathua to Anantnag for the first time.
The shipment contained about 66 tonnes of cement.
Ganpati Cement booked the shipment in one railway wagon.
Before this, cement going to the Kashmir Valley was usually transported by road.
Railway officials say trains may move the material more safely, cheaply and cleanly.
The shipment may also help the railway earn more freight revenue.
Separately, Jammu Tawi station is being rebuilt and will temporarily change how passengers enter and leave.
From September 16, boarding passengers will use the Platform 1 side, while arriving passengers will leave through the Narwal side.
Jammu division recorded its first internal rail movement of cement from Kathua to Anantnag.
Ganpati Cement dispatched about 66 tonnes, or nearly 1,320 bags, in a single BCN wagon.
Officials said rail transport could offer Kashmir faster, safer, more economical and cleaner freight movement.
Jammu Tawi station will change passenger entry and exit routes from September 16 during redevelopment.
Boarding passengers will enter from Platform 1, while arriving passengers will exit through the Narwal side.
- Who
- Jammu division of Indian Railways and Ganpati Cement were involved in the cement shipment; railway authorities announced the Jammu Tawi station changes.
- What
- The railway recorded its first internal cement freight movement in Jammu division and announced temporary passenger access changes at Jammu Tawi station.
- When
- The cement consignment was dispatched on Monday, and the Jammu Tawi access changes will begin September 16.
- Where
- The cement traveled from Shaheed Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua railway station to Anantnag goods shed in Jammu and Kashmir. The passenger changes apply at Jammu Tawi station.
- Why
- The freight initiative aims to provide a safer, more economical and cleaner transport option, while the station changes support redevelopment and passenger safety.
- Freight route
- Shaheed Captain Sunil Kumar Choudhary Kathua railway station to Anantnag goods shed
- Cement quantity
- Around 66 tonnes, equivalent to nearly 1,320 bags
- Rail wagon
- One BCN wagon
- Consignor
- Ganpati Cement, Kathua
- Boarding entrance
- Platform 1 side at Jammu Tawi station
- Arrival exit
- Narwal side at Jammu Tawi station
- Duration of station arrangement
- The temporary system will remain during the redevelopment period