North Western Railway Zone

The North Western Railway zone was established in 2002, covering four Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, and Jodhpur divisions. This zone covers around 578 stations, covering approximately 5449.29 km. Ajmer and Bikaner were part of the Western Railway, whereas Jaipur and Jodhpur were part of the Northern Railway. The North Western Railway zone deals with around 452 trains. This zone is one of the prominent railway zones in Indian Railways. It is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and is vital in connecting the country's western and northern parts. This zone operates passenger, express and superfast trains, catering for the needs and preferences of passengers. Each division of this zone enhances the efficient movement of passenger and freight services. You can book train tickets online or at the railway station from the North Western Railway zone. The General Manager heads the zone. Let us check out the North Western Railway zone's divisions, departments and roles.

Below is the list of divisions managed by the North Western Railway Zone.

• Jaipur Division: The total number of railway stations managed by the Jaipur division is approximately 198, whereas the total number of trains running is 146. This division was formed after the merger of Jaipur State Railways and Rajputana Malwa Railway.
• Bikaner Division: This zone deals with 142 trains.
• Jodhpur Division: This division covers the areas of Jodhpur, Pali Marwar, Naguar Jalore, Barmer, and Jaisalmer. It manages 144 railway stations and 92 trains. This division manages sensitive areas, such as Jaisalmer, Barmer and Pokaran in Rajasthan.
• Ajmer Division: This division manages 130 railway stations and the number of trains running is around 36. You can witness a lot of traffic in this division due to the many passengers travelling to Ajmer Sharief, Pushkar, Jain Temples Dilwara at Mount Abu and Ranakpur Temples.

Below are some of the departments handled by the North Western Railway zone.

• Accounts
• Law Branch
• Constructions
• Engineering
• Commercial
• General & Administration
• IT Centre
• Mechanical
• Medical
• Security
• Safety
• Signal & Communication & more.

Below are the responsibilities of the North Western Railway zone.

• Passenger services: This zone operates several trains for passengers, including express, superfast and luxury trains, connecting one city to another. It ensures cleanliness, safety, timely running of trains and more. They focus on taking care of the needs of passengers so that they experience hassle-free travel. This division makes it easier for passengers to book train tickets, check PNR status, track train status and more through authorized online ticket booking platforms.
• Freight services: The North Western Railway zones operate a significant volume of freight services. There is export and import of a larger amount of goods and services from one region to another, contributing to the economic growth of this zone.
• Community engagement: This zone actively participates in the community welfare programs, like conducting safety, health or conservation camps.

The North Western Railway zone, with its strategic importance and extensive network, plays a crucial role in connecting and supporting Western India's economic and cultural activities. Through ongoing infrastructure development and modernization efforts, passenger and freight services are enhanced, contributing significantly to the region's growth and connectivity. So, what are you waiting for? Book your train tickets on redRail now!