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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600 Kilometres In 18 Hours: First Freight Train Reaches Kashmir's Anantnag
The first freight train arrived in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday as the Northern Railway opened its Anantnag goods shed under its larger Udhampur-Srinagar"-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project for the movement of goods, officials said.
First freight train reaches Anantnag cementing Kashmir's rail connectivity
The inaugural freight train was loaded with 21 BCN wagons of cement and covered the nearly 600-kilometre journey in less than 18 hours. The cement will be used for crucial projects, including the construction of roads, bridges, public infrastructure and residential housing in Kashmir.
First freight train chugs into Anantnag, cements Valley connectivity - The Tribune
In a major boost to regional connectivity, a freight train arrived at the Anantnag goods shed in South Kashmir, marking a significant milestone in integrating the Valley with the national freight network.
First Freight Train Arrives in Kashmir Valley, Marking New Era of Economic Connectivity
The first freight train has arrived in Kashmir Valley, reaching Anantnag goods shed as a part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project. This development marks a significant step in connecting Kashmir to the national freight network, aiming to enhance economic activities and lower transport costs in the region.
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