Rudrastra: Asia's Longest Freight Train Revolutionizes Indian Railways

Indian Railways Launches Asia’s Longest Freight Train ‘Rudrastra’, Stretching 4.5 km

According to the reports, the zonal railways said that “ Rudastra reflects better working capacity, coordination between departments and good management of the DDU division.”

Rudrastra: Asia's Longest Freight Train Revolutionizes Indian Railways

Rudrastra: Asia's Longest Freight Train Revolutionizes Indian Railways The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Division of the East Central Railway has marked a significant achievement by launching 'Rudrastra,' Asia's longest freight train, at 4.5 kilometers in length, according to officials.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video on X, celebrating the innovation in freight transport, highlighting its potential to improve goods loading and distr…

Asia’s longest freight train ‘Rudrastra’: 4.5 km, 7 engines, 354 wagons

Srinagar, Aug 09: Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone by operating its longest-ever freight train, named Rudrastra. The 4.5-kilometre-long train was assembled by coupling six box rakes—each comprising two goods train racks—and powered by seven locomotives. Operated by the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Division of the East Central Railway, Rudrastra ran from DDU to the Dhanbad Division to enable faster loading and transportation of goods.…

Indian Railways Runs 4.5 Km-Long Rudrastra, Longest Freight Train In Asia

New Delhi: The Indian Railways achieved a new milestone in freight movement on Saturday by successfully operating the country’s longest goods train, named ‘Rudrastra’. The 4.5-kilometre-long freight train will operate between the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Division and the Dhanbad Division for quicker and transportation of freight. “This is a new experiment, which will make freight transportation and loading quicker. This will not only sav…

Trial run of 4.5 km long 'Rudrastra' freight train successfully conducted

Chandauli (UP): The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Division (DDU) of East Central Railway has achieved a new milestone by successfully operating ‘Rudrastra’, a 4.5 km long freight train, Asia’s longest, an official said. Sharing a video of the trial run on X, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “'Rudrastra’ - Bharat's longest freight train (4.5 km long)." 'Rudrastra' - Bharat's longest freight train (4.5 km long) pic.twitter.com/Ufk2MFnpfl — As…

India sets new rail record with 4.5-km long ‘Rudrastra’ - India Seatrade News

In a historic milestone for Indian Railways, the country has successfully operated its longest-ever freight train, named Rudrastra. Spanning an impressive 4.5 kilometres, the train showcases India’s growing logistical and technological capabilities in rail transport. The Rudrastra was composed of 354 wagons, six rakes and seven engines. It completed a 200-kilometre experimental journey from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road station under the East Cent…