Indian Railways loads fresh apples on two Vehicle Parcel Train from Kashmir to Delhi market

Daily parcel train to be introduced from September 13 between Badgam in Kashmir and Adarsh Nagar in Delhi

Indian Railways has provided two Vehicle Parcel (LVPH coaches) trains for the transportation of apples. These Vehicle Parcel will carry 23 metric tonnes (MT) of apples. Indian Railways is ready to provide additional Vehicle Parcel 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, Indian Railways is introducing a daily time-tabled parcel train between Badgam and Adarsh Nagar from September 13. This train will provide flexibility to individual traders and fruit growers to book a Vehicle Parcel online through the portal www.fois.indianrail.gov.in.

A notification for an 8 Vehicle Parcel (VP) daily time-tabled Joint Parcel Product- Rapid Cargo Service parcel train Adarsh Nagar-Bari Brahman-Badgam (Ex ANDI – BBMN – BDGM) has already been issued. This 8 Vehicle Parcel 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.

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