In a significant milestone for the region, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha celebrated the arrival of the first-ever food grain freight train in the Kashmir Valley. The inaugural shipment delivered approximately 1,384 tonnes of rice, marking a historic shift in the state’s logistics and supply chain.
Key Highlights of the Achievement
Economic Relief: Shifting heavy cargo to the railway is expected to significantly reduce congestion on the highways while benefiting local businesses and large-scale infrastructure projects.
National Integration: The LG hailed the event as the realization of a long-standing dream to link Kashmir directly to India’s national freight network.
All-Weather Reliability: Unlike road transport via National Highway-44, which is often disrupted by seasonal weather, the rail connection ensures a consistent, year-round flow of essential goods.
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