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| 15-05-2026 | |
| Northern Railway Restores Bridge No. 17 in Jammu Division in Record Time, Enhancing better Connectivity | |
Northern Railway has successfully completed the restoration of Bridge No. 17, a critical railway bridge situated over the Ravi River between Kathua (Jammu & Kashmir) and Madhopur (Punjab) section in Jammu Division.
The bridge had sustained extensive damage during the severe floods and heavy rainfall in 2025. Initially, it was estimated that restoration of the washed-out bridge, having a non-standard girder design with 45-meter span girders, could take nearly two years. However, through innovative engineering solutions, meticulous planning, and continuous efforts by the dedicated team of Railway engineers, the restoration work has been completed in approximately eight months.
Shri Rajesh Kumar Pandey, General Manager Northern Railway stated that with the restoration of Bridge No. 17, all five major railway bridges damaged during the unprecedented floods in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh have now been fully restored.
The restoration of this vital bridge will significantly improve operational efficiency and punctuality of trains in Jammu Division as well as across Northern Railway. The achievement reflects the commitment, technical expertise, and coordinated efforts of railway officials and workers who worked tirelessly to restore connectivity in the region at the earliest possible time.
Northern Railway remains committed to providing safe, efficient, and reliable rail services to passengers across the network.
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