Budgam, Sept. 10 -- In a significant development for Jammu & Kashmir's horticulture and logistics sectors, two dedicated parcel trains were flagged off today from Budgam Railway Station, carrying the season's finest Kashmiri apples to major markets in Delhi and Jammu.

This marks a historic milestone in the Valley's post-harvest transportation infrastructure, offering a faster, more efficient, and reliable alternative to road transport for the region's prized horticultural produce, an official said. With both trains fully loaded with freshly harvested apples, this initiative is expected to substantially reduce transit time, minimize post-harvest losses, and improve market access for local growers, he said.

The move is seen as a major boo...