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First Freight Train Arrives in Kashmir Valley, Marking New Era of Economic Connectivity

ANANTNAG, JAMMU AND KASHMIR, INDIA, AUG 9 – The freight train carried 21 wagons of cement over 600 km in under 18 hours, improving Kashmir's connectivity and reducing transportation costs, officials said.

  • The first freight train arrived in the Kashmir Valley at the newly commissioned Anantnag goods shed from Punjab, marking a significant milestone for the region's connectivity to the national freight network.
  • The train journey spanned approximately 600 km, transporting 21 BCN wagons loaded with cement, and was completed in less than 18 hours.
  • Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that this development will enhance economic activity in the Valley and reduce transportation costs for local citizens.
  • PM Modi called the arrival of the freight train a 'great day for commerce and connectivity', emphasizing its role in improving progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Greater Kashmir broke the news in on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
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