First Freight Train Reaches Kashmir Valley; PM Modi Hails Milestone
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Updated: August 9, 2025 | Source: NewsOnAirPrime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley, marking its integration into the national freight network.Key Highlights:
- Significance: First freight train reached the newly commissioned Anantnag Goods Shed from Punjab.
- Distance & Time: Nearly 600 km covered in under 18 hours.
- Cargo: 21 bogie covered wagons of cement.
- Impact:
- Reduces transportation costs for residents of the Kashmir Valley.
- Ensures year-round goods connectivity, bypassing disruptions on the Srinagar–Jammu Highway.
- Boosts local economy, especially horticulture exports (apples).
- Statements:
- PM Modi: “A great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir.”
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Rail freight will cut costs and improve supply reliability.
Updated : August 9, 2025 9:34 PM | newsonair
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