Cargo Breaking News
In order to ensure fast transportation of agricultural produce across the country, Indian Railways has launched Kisan Rail service for transportation of perishable goods with refrigerated coaches. The train will run between Deolali in Maharashtra to Danapur in Bihar covering the journey of 1,519 kilometres in 32 hours. It is expected to reduce transportation costs by Rs 1000 per tonne compared with roadways and reduce travel time by around 15 hours.
Narendra Singh Tomar, Agriculture Minister, says, “Kisan Rail would help the farmer get his due for his produce. Kisan Rail and Kisan Udan were announced to ensure farmers are able to avail robust transport facilities. During lockdown, Railways ran 4610 trains and as a result, there was no shortage of food supply.”
The train will halt at Nasik Road, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Burhanpur, Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, Katni, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar and Buxar. The train, which will run on a weekly basis, is expected to build a national cold supply chain for perishable items like fish, meat and milk.
