Indian Railways to run daily apple parcel train between Kashmir and Delhi from Sept 13

Considering the requirement of fruit growers from the Kashmir Valley to send their produce to major markets in Delhi, Indian Railways (IR) has taken proactive action.

 

 

IR has provided two Parcel Van (LVPH coaches) for the transportation of apples. These parcel vans will be loaded today, and each will carry 23 metric tonnes (MT) of apples. IR is ready to provide additional parcel vans if demand is received.

 

 

 

 

The Principal Chief Commercial Manager of Northern Railway and Divisional Railway Manager of Jammu Division are in constant touch with state authorities, the horticulture department, fruit growers' associations, and traders.

 

 

As the major apple season begins, IR is introducing a daily time-tabled parcel train between Badgam and Adarsh Nagar from 13th September. This train will provide flexibility to individual traders and fruit growers to book one parcel van online through the portal.

 

 

A notification for an 8 Parcel Van (VP) daily time-tabled Joint Parcel Product- Rapid Cargo Service parcel train Ex ANDI - BBMN - BDGM has already been issued. This 8 VP train will originate from Badgam Railway Station (BDGM) at 6:15 AM and reach Adarsh Nagar Railway Station (ANDI) at 5:00 AM the next day, which is a very suitable time for apples to arrive at the Delhi market early in the morning.

 

 

IR is also providing the facility to attach VPs at intermediate stations. Railways is ready to run more such trains if further demand is received.

 

 

On August 9th, the first freight train carrying 21 wagons of cement successfully reached the Anantnag Goods Shed in the Kashmir Valley from Punjab, marking a significant milestone in connecting the region to the national freight network. This development will accelerate infrastructure projects across Kashmir and reduce costs for citizens living in the Kashmir Valley. It underscores Indian Railways’ commitment to boosting economic growth in the region.

 

 

The freight service is now operational on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi in June this year. This rail link also operates two Vande Bharat trains between Katra and Srinagar, both running at over 100% occupancy. These trains offer passengers accessible, affordable, and comfortable travel while elevating railway transport to a whole new level.

 

 

 

 

With the Jammu-Srinagar line operational, the Kashmir valley has better connectivity. Railways is introducing a daily time-tabled parcel train from Badgam in Kashmir Valley to Adarsh Nagar station in Delhi starting 13th September 2025.

 

 

Loading of 2 parcel vans carrying apples from Badgam to Delhi is beginning today”, Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, shared on X.

(PIB)