First freight train reaches Anantnag cementing Kashmir's rail connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley calling it a great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. "Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity," tweeted PM Modi. According to a press release by Northern Railway, the cement will be used for crucial projects, including the construction of roads, bridges, public infrastructure and residential housing in Kashmir.The logistics for this journey were executed with precision. An indent was placed with Northern Railway at 11.14 pm on August 7 and the rake placement was completed by 9.40 am on August 8. The Loading was completed by 6.10 pm the same day, and the train departed from the Gujarat Ambuja Cement Limited (GACL) facility in Rupnagar at 6.55 pm. It was hauled by an Electric WAG-9 locomotive Northern Railway has described the arrival of the first freight train as not only a logistical success but also a symbol of progress and integration, paving the way for a more connected and prosperous Kashmir Valley.- Ends
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