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Jammu rail parcel service transports 7,400 tonnes of Kashmir produce
Jammu rail parcel service transports 7,400 tonnes of Kashmir produce
The Directorate of Horticulture Kashmir has urged fruit growers and traders to use the dedicated Rail Parcel Services operated by Northern Railway for transporting horticultural produce. The service, JPP-RCS, has been running…
The Directorate of Horticulture Kashmir has urged fruit growers and traders to use the dedicated Rail Parcel Services operated by Northern Railway for transporting horticultural produce. The service, JPP-RCS, has been running since September 2025 on the Badgam to Adarsh Nagar Delhi route via Jammu, with a stop at Bari Brahmana.
Train No. 00462 has so far carried 332 VP wagons with approximately 7,400 tonnes of produce, including apples, e-commerce and mixed goods. On the return journey, 786 VPs carrying roughly 17,450 tonnes of e-commerce and mixed goods have been transported. The directorate called for maximum use of the facility during the peak harvesting season.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Kashmir's apple growers have long faced high freight costs and road blockades during peak season. Rail parcel services offer a cheaper and weather-proof alternative to trucks. With over 7,400 tonnes moved in a few months, the service is already making a dent in logistics. The real test will be during the peak apple harvest in October-November, when volumes can surge tenfold. If the railway can scale up wagon availability then, it could permanently shift how Kashmir's Rs 5,000-crore horticulture sector reaches Delhi markets. The next signal to watch is the number of VPs booked during September.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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