{"id":228691,"date":"2025-09-22T12:49:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T07:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=228691"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:08:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:38:49","slug":"northern-railway-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"An Overview of Northern Railway in India, Know Services Offered"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#The_Origin_Story\" >The Origin Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Why_is_Northern_Railway_Unique\" >Why is Northern Railway Unique?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Headquarters_and_Administrative_Divisions\" >Headquarters and Administrative Divisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Passenger_Services_%E2%80%93_A_Human_Connection\" >Passenger Services \u2013 A Human Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Freight_Operations_%E2%80%93_The_Economic_Backbone\" >Freight Operations \u2013 The Economic Backbone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Modernization_Efforts\" >Modernization Efforts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Challenges_on_the_Track\" >Challenges on the Track<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Achievements_Worth_Noting\" >Achievements Worth Noting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Quick_Snapshot_of_Northern_Railway_in_India\" >Quick Snapshot of Northern Railway in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#Future_Outlook\" >Future Outlook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>When you think about the vast railway network that threads India together, the <strong>Northern Railway in India<\/strong> stands out as the largest zone of Indian Railways. With its headquarters in <strong>New Delhi<\/strong>, this zone is a lifeline for millions of passengers every day, connecting the capital with almost every corner of the nation. It is not only about trains, it\u2019s about history, commerce, culture, and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-origin-story\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Origin_Story\"><\/span>The Origin Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Railway was established on <strong>14 April 1952<\/strong>, following the merger of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/railway-zones-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">major railway zones in India<\/a><\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jodhpur Railway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bikaner Railway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eastern Punjab Railway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part of East Indian Railway (north of Mughalsarai)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This merger created the <strong>largest railway zone in India<\/strong>, both in terms of route kilometers and geographical coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-northern-railway-unique\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Northern_Railway_Unique\"><\/span>Why is Northern Railway Unique?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Northern Railway in uniques as unlike many zones that serve limited states, the <strong>Northern Railway in India<\/strong> stretches across <strong>Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>. The main features are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It connects <strong>snow-covered Himalayan towns<\/strong> with the <strong>Thar Desert regions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It carries pilgrims to <strong>Vaishno Devi<\/strong>, tourists to <strong>Shimla<\/strong>, and students to <strong>Delhi University<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It operates <strong>Rajdhani Express trains<\/strong>, linking New Delhi with all major metros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-technician-grade-1-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB technician Grade 1 Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-headquarters-and-administrative-divisions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headquarters_and_Administrative_Divisions\"><\/span>Headquarters and Administrative Divisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Railway operates from <strong>Baroda House, New Delhi<\/strong>; a colonial-era building that once belonged to the Maharaja of Baroda. Check out the details given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Division <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Headquarters<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Known For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delhi<\/td><td>New Delhi<\/td><td>Major passenger hub, Rajdhani and Shatabdi operations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ambala<\/td><td>Ambala, Haryana<\/td><td>Gateway to Himachal and Punjab, defense transport hub<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Firozpur<\/td><td>Firozpur, Punjab<\/td><td>Border area operations, strategic significance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lucknow<\/td><td>Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Dense passenger traffic, cultural hub<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Moradabad<\/td><td>Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Freight movement, industrial goods, and agricultural produce<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-passenger-services-a-human-connection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passenger_Services_%E2%80%93_A_Human_Connection\"><\/span>Passenger Services \u2013 A Human Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For people in North India, the <strong>Northern Railway in India<\/strong> is more than transport; it\u2019s part of daily life. The major highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operates <strong>Delhi Suburban Railway<\/strong>, vital for daily commuters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runs <strong>luxury and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/heritage-trains-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heritage trains in India<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosts prestigious trains such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rajdhani Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shatabdi Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vande Bharat Express (Delhi\u2013Varanasi, Delhi\u2013Katra)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special pilgrimage trains to Haridwar, Rishikesh, Vaishno Devi, and Amritsar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freight-operations-the-economic-backbone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freight_Operations_%E2%80%93_The_Economic_Backbone\"><\/span>Freight Operations \u2013 The Economic Backbone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While passengers dominate the headlines, freight defines the backbone of the zone. Given below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Major commodities: <strong>food grains, fertilizers, coal, petroleum, and defense supplies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a crucial role in transporting <strong>agricultural produce from Punjab and Haryana<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moves <strong>cement, steel, and industrial goods<\/strong> to and from Uttar Pradesh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic freight movement for the <strong>Indian Army in border regions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modernization-efforts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modernization_Efforts\"><\/span>Modernization Efforts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Railway in India is rapidly modernizing to keep pace with growing demand. Some of the modernization efforts are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100% electrification<\/strong> is targeted, with major sections already electrified.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redevelopment of <strong>New Delhi, Lucknow, and Amritsar stations<\/strong> into world-class hubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction of <strong>bio-toilets, solar-powered stations, and smart ticketing apps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced safety with <strong>automatic signaling, modern track systems, and CCTV surveillance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-technician-grade-3-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB Technician Grade 3 Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges-on-the-track\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_on_the_Track\"><\/span>Challenges on the Track<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its size and success, challenges remain. Major challenges include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overcrowding<\/strong> on Delhi suburban and mainline trains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather disruptions<\/strong> in fog-heavy winters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance of <strong>heritage lines<\/strong> such as Kalka\u2013Shimla, a UNESCO site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balancing demands of <strong>passenger vs freight trains<\/strong> on saturated routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-achievements-worth-noting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievements_Worth_Noting\"><\/span>Achievements Worth Noting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Railway in India has bagged several \u201cfirsts\u201d and achievements. The key achievements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Runs <strong>India\u2019s longest railway route<\/strong> (Dibrugarh\u2013Kanyakumari Vivek Express passes through).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operates <strong>world\u2019s highest railway bridge<\/strong>, Chenab Bridge in Jammu &amp; Kashmir (under its jurisdiction).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosts <strong>India\u2019s busiest station\u2014New Delhi Railway Station<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pioneer in <strong>semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express trains<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-snapshot-of-northern-railway-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Snapshot_of_Northern_Railway_in_India\"><\/span>Quick Snapshot of Northern Railway in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick snapshot table of the Nortern Railway in India is given below. Check out the relevant details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formation<\/td><td>14 April 1952<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>Baroda House, New Delhi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Divisions<\/td><td>Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Lucknow, Moradabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>States Covered<\/td><td>J&amp;K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passenger Highlights<\/td><td>Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat, Palace on Wheels<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freight Focus<\/td><td>Agriculture, coal, petroleum, defense supplies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iconic Projects<\/td><td>Chenab Bridge, Kalka\u2013Shimla Heritage Line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modernization<\/td><td>Electrification, station redevelopment, smart ticketing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-outlook\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Outlook\"><\/span>Future Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Northern Railway is preparing for the next leap forward. Given below are some major future goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expanding <strong>semi-high-speed corridors<\/strong> (Delhi\u2013Varanasi, Delhi\u2013Katra).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More <strong>Vande Bharat Express trains<\/strong> to connect cultural and industrial hubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>World-class modernization of <strong>New Delhi Station<\/strong> as a global transit hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening <strong>eco-friendly initiatives<\/strong> with solar, wind, and green energy projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving <strong>cross-border connectivity<\/strong> with Pakistan and Nepal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Northern Railway in India<\/strong> is more than the largest railway zone; it\u2019s a story of unity, resilience, and progress. From ferrying daily commuters in Delhi to carrying pilgrims in the Himalayas, from feeding industries with freight to building engineering marvels like the Chenab Bridge, it represents the pulse of India\u2019s growth. Its future lies in blending heritage with innovation, making it not just a transport network, but a bridge to India\u2019s aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/central-railway-zone\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Central Railway in India<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/eastern-railway-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eastern Railway in India<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/major-railway-psu\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Major Railway PSUs in India<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758524035798\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 When was the Northern Railway established?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Northern Railway was established on 14 April 1952.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758524568436\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 How was the Northern Railway formed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Northern Railway was formed by the merger of:<br\/>Jodhpur Railway<br\/>Bikaner Railway<br\/>Eastern Punjab Railway<br\/>Part of East Indian Railway (north of Mughalsarai)<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758524631109\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 Where is the headquarters of Northern Railway?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The headquarters of Northern Railway is in Baroda House, New Delhi.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758524677536\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 What are the major divisions of Northern Railway?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The major divisions of Northern Railway are Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Lucknow, and Moradabad.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758524726078\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 Which states are covered under Northern Railway?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The states covered under Northern Railway include J&amp;K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about the vast railway network that threads India together, the Northern Railway in India stands out as<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":229046,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[555],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-228691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-railways-rrb","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>An Overview of Northern Railway in India, Know Services Offered<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Northern Railway in India was established on 14 April 1952. 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Outside of work, I enjoy playing cricket and listening to music, which helps me stay balanced and creative in my professional journey."},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524035798","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524035798","name":"Q.1 When was the Northern Railway established?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Northern Railway was established on 14 April 1952.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524568436","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524568436","name":"Q.2 How was the Northern Railway formed?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Northern Railway was formed by the merger of:<br\/>Jodhpur Railway<br\/>Bikaner Railway<br\/>Eastern Punjab Railway<br\/>Part of East Indian Railway (north of Mughalsarai)","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524631109","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524631109","name":"Q.3 Where is the headquarters of Northern Railway?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The headquarters of Northern Railway is in Baroda House, New Delhi.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524677536","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524677536","name":"Q.4 What are the major divisions of Northern Railway?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The major divisions of Northern Railway are Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Lucknow, and Moradabad.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524726078","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758524726078","name":"Q.5 Which states are covered under Northern Railway?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The states covered under Northern Railway include J&amp;K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/63"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228691"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228691\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":228704,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228691\/revisions\/228704"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}