Northern Railways has achieved yet another milestone as the first-ever automobile train arrived in South Kashmir on Friday. The logistics and transport infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a major boost in recent times.
Earlier, the railways ferried more than half a million apple boxes from Kashmir to various parts of the country, providing much relief to fruit growers in the Valley.
The train, dispatched from Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s Gati Shakti Terminal in Manesar, Haryana, arrived in the early hours of Friday, completing a journey of over 850 km in approximately 45 hours.
As per sources, the train carried more than 116 newly produced vehicles, marking the beginning of direct rail-based automobile transport into the Kashmir Valley.
Officials from the Northern Railways division confirmed the successful unloading operation, calling it a “significant leap forward” in the region’s freight connectivity.
A senior railway official said, “This marks the Valley’s entry into a new era of streamlined and cost-effective automobile logistics.”
Up until now, vehicles had to be ferried by road from railway terminals in Jammu or Punjab, often resulting in longer transit times and higher logistics costs.
The arrival of the automobile rake directly to Anantnag is likely to significantly reduce costs, benefiting manufacturers, distributors, and ultimately, consumers.
The move is welcomed by local stakeholders and transport companies. Additionally, it will reduce vehicle acquisition costs in Kashmir, providing much-needed relief to customers.
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