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Short Film on Jalandhar Railway Station’s Historic Journey Screened
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 06:15 PM
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A short documentary tracing the historic evolution of Jalandhar railway station was shown to local audiences, highlighting its role in the region’s transport heritage.
Jalandhar, Punjab – A short film chronicling the century‑long journey of Jalandhar railway station was screened at a community venue on Tuesday. The documentary, compiled from archival photographs, interviews with retired railway staff and footage of past train services, aimed to showcase the station’s transformation from a modest colonial outpost to a bustling hub in northern India.
Organisers from the local heritage society said the film underscores the station’s contribution to regional trade, mobility and cultural exchange. Viewers, including school students and senior citizens, responded positively, noting the rare glimpse into forgotten episodes of Punjab’s rail history.
The screening was followed by a brief Q&A session where former railway employees shared personal anecdotes, reinforcing the station’s place in collective memory. The heritage group plans to organize similar events at other historic stations across the state.
Authorities from the Northern Railway zone expressed support for such initiatives, emphasizing the importance of preserving railway heritage for future generations.
The event, free of charge, attracted a modest crowd and was covered by local media, reflecting growing public interest in regional historical narratives.
Organisers from the local heritage society said the film underscores the station’s contribution to regional trade, mobility and cultural exchange. Viewers, including school students and senior citizens, responded positively, noting the rare glimpse into forgotten episodes of Punjab’s rail history.
The screening was followed by a brief Q&A session where former railway employees shared personal anecdotes, reinforcing the station’s place in collective memory. The heritage group plans to organize similar events at other historic stations across the state.
Authorities from the Northern Railway zone expressed support for such initiatives, emphasizing the importance of preserving railway heritage for future generations.
The event, free of charge, attracted a modest crowd and was covered by local media, reflecting growing public interest in regional historical narratives.