Srinagar, Dec. 21 -- In a major milestone for rail-based logistics in the Kashmir Valley, the first-ever foodgrain freight train of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) reached the Anantnag Goods Terminal on Sunday, formally integrating the region with the national freight rail network.

Depot Manager at FCI Kashmir, KL Mina, said the train comprised 21 wagons and was carrying 1,300 MT of rice, adding that the train saved FCI's significant time, as transporting it by road would have taken much longer. He also thanked the Government of India, the Ministry of Railways, and the Food Corporation of India for their efforts.

He further said that many more rakes have been planned to arrive in the coming months.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "This r...