New Delhi, October 3
First automobile rake dispatched by Delhi Division, Northern Railway from Maruti Suzuki India Limited in-plant Gati Shakti Terminal (GCT) at Manesar has reached Anantnag Goods Shed in the Kashmir valley on Friday.
The Auto train carrying over 116 Passenger vehicles of Maruti Suzuki like Brezza, Dzire, WagonR and S-Presso among others departed Manesar in-plant GCT on October 1. The train covered a distance of 850 kilometers to reach the newly opened Anantnag railway terminal in Jammu and Kashmir on October 3.
The train en-route to Anantnag, passed over the world's highest railway arch bridge over Chenab River. It is important to mention that the rail connectivity to valley on account of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, has strengthened regional connectivity and boosted logistic efficiency and has significantly eased road congestion.
After Opening of Udhampur Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link, goods item transported to and from Kashmir Valley upto september 30.
12400.9 tonnes apples, 48387 tonnes cement, 1341 tonnes plastic goods and 716.1 tonnes steels transported to and from Kashmir Valley till september 30.
The arrival of this automobile rake is a part of indian railways initiative to link the kashmir valley with dependable connectivity. It will open new avenues for industrial and commercial logistics in Kashmir, reducing dependence on road transport and improving supply chain efficiency. It will improve living standards for the people of Kashmir and shall promote economic growth in the region.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone from Srinagar, I can tell you this rail connectivity has been a game-changer. The apple farmers are especially happy - transporting produce has become so much easier and cheaper. More power to Indian Railways! ðŸ™
Great initiative but I hope the railway administration maintains proper safety standards, especially on that Chenab bridge. We've seen railway accidents in the past, safety should be the top priority.
The numbers speak for themselves - 48,387 tonnes of cement transported! This infrastructure development is exactly what Kashmir needed. Better connectivity means better prices for local products and more tourism opportunities.
Finally! The road journey to Kashmir was always so tiring and risky, especially in winters. Now with rail transport for goods, prices of essential items should become more stable throughout the year. Good work!
As an infrastructure enthusiast, I'm impressed by the engineering feat of the Chenab bridge. Transporting vehicles by rail is not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly compared to road transport. Win-win situation!
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