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First Cement Freight Train Runs from Kathua to Anantnag in Jammu Division
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 06:21 AM
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Indian Railways transported a consignment of cement by rail from Kathua to Anantnag, marking the first such freight movement for the Jammu Division. The move underscores improving logistics links between Jammu and Kashmir regions.
The cement consignment was loaded onto a freight train at Kathua station and transported to Anantnag, according to the Daily Excelsior report. This movement is noted as the first rail-based cement shipment originating from the Jammu Division.
Officials say the initiative aims to strengthen freight connectivity and reduce reliance on road transport for heavy goods. It also supports ongoing infrastructure projects in the Kashmir Valley that require bulk cement supplies.
The successful run reflects broader efforts by Indian Railways to expand its goods train network in the northern regions. Stakeholders hope such services will lower logistics costs and improve delivery times for construction materials.
While the report does not specify the volume or frequency of future shipments, the maiden trip is being viewed as a positive step toward integrating the Jammu and Kashmir freight corridors.
Officials say the initiative aims to strengthen freight connectivity and reduce reliance on road transport for heavy goods. It also supports ongoing infrastructure projects in the Kashmir Valley that require bulk cement supplies.
The successful run reflects broader efforts by Indian Railways to expand its goods train network in the northern regions. Stakeholders hope such services will lower logistics costs and improve delivery times for construction materials.
While the report does not specify the volume or frequency of future shipments, the maiden trip is being viewed as a positive step toward integrating the Jammu and Kashmir freight corridors.