{"id":499,"date":"2025-09-16T17:25:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/?p=499"},"modified":"2025-09-16T17:25:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:25:28","slug":"indian-railways-launches-first-ever-cargo-parcel-train-from-srinagar-to-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/indian-railways-launches-first-ever-cargo-parcel-train-from-srinagar-to-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Railways Launches First Ever Cargo Parcel Train from Srinagar to Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:29px\">Daily Parcel Train from Kashmir to Delhi: A New Lifeline for Apple Growers \ufeff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Railways has launched a daily cargo <a href=\"https:\/\/parcel.indianrail.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parcel train<\/a> service from Budgam (Kashmir Valley) to Adarsh Nagar (Delhi) starting 13 September 2025. This new service is a major boost for apple growers, traders, and businesses in Jammu &amp; Kashmir, ensuring faster and safer delivery of perishable goods to Delhi markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Why Is This Train Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kashmir\u2019s economy heavily depends on apple cultivation, but transportation has always been a challenge. The Srinagar\u2013Jammu highway often faces landslides, snow, and traffic jams, leading to delays and heavy losses.\ufeff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From the Valleys of Kashmir to your tables.  <br><br>Giving a major boost to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir, the Hon&#39;ble Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, flagged off the inaugural Joint Parcel Product Rapid Cargo Train from Srinagar Railway Station.  Agriculture Minister of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/trfSNxclV3\">pic.twitter.com\/trfSNxclV3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RailwayNorthern\/status\/1967581218473685478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">September 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:29px\">With this dedicated cargo parcel train:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apples and other produce will reach Delhi within 24 hours.\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmers will reduce spoilage and losses.\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyers in Delhi will get fresher produce at better prices.\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train Schedule &amp; Delivery Time\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Departure: 6:15 AM from Budgam (BDGM)\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrival: 5:00 AM next day at Adarsh Nagar (ANDI), Delhi\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total Delivery Time: ~23\u201324 hours\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This makes it a reliable overnight service for perishable items.\ufeff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Read also:- <a href=\"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/google-pixel-9-deal-get-it-in-this-big-billion-day-sale\/\">Half-Price Google Pixel 9 Deal: Get It For Less Than \u20b935,000 This Big Billion Day Sale!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Key Features Of Parcel Train<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start date &#8211; 13 September 2025\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Route &#8211; Budgam (Kashmir) \u2192 Adarsh Nagar (Delhi).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequency &#8211; Daily \ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity &#8211; 8 Parcel Vans + 1 Brake van\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freight Charges &#8211; \u20b92.41 per kg (Budgam to Delhi) \ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Transit Time &#8211; 23- 24 hours \ufeff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Indian Railways Launches First Cargo Parcel Train from Srinagar to Delhi\" class=\"wp-image-502\" style=\"width:723px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3.png 920w, https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/gyanforest.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-3-768x436.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:29px\">Benefits For Kashmir&#8217;s Horticulture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2022 Safe &amp; Quick Transport \u2013 Apples will reach Delhi markets fresh.\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Affordable Rates \u2013 At \u20b92.41\/kg, transport&nbsp;&nbsp;is cost-effective.\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Support for Small Farmers \u2013 Even small traders can book parcel space.\ufeff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2022 Market Expansion \u2013 Direct access to Delhi means better demand and fair pricing.\ufeff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:34px\">Bigger Picture\ufeff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative is not just about one train\u2014it\u2019s about strengthening Kashmir\u2019s connection with the rest of India. With better logistics, farmers can focus on production while Indian Railways ensures their produce reaches markets on time.\ufeff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If successful, similar parcel trains could be launched for other crops and regions, making India\u2019s agricultural supply chain stronger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Parcel Train from Kashmir to Delhi: A New Lifeline for Apple Growers \ufeff Indian Railways has launched a daily cargo parcel train service from Budgam (Kashmir Valley) to Adarsh Nagar (Delhi) starting 13 September 2025. 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