Jamalpur: The Railway Town of Bihar

Jamalpur, located in Bihar, is best known for its historic railway workshop, one of the oldest and largest in India, established by the British in 1862. The town played a crucial role in India’s railway development and is home to the prestigious Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE). Surrounded by scenic hills and lush greenery, Jamalpur also has a rich cultural heritage. With its legacy in railway engineering and growing urbanization, the town remains an important industrial hub in Bihar.