Srinagar, Sept. 11 -- In a major boost for Kashmir's horticulture sector hit by frequent highway closures, Indian Railways has began loading fresh apples onto two dedicated parcel trains from Budgam - one headed to Delhi and the other to Jammu.
The two dedicated parcel vans would depart from Budgam railway station from Saturday.
Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw said this facility will empower Kashmir apple growers.
"With the Jammu-Srinagar line operational, the Kashmir valley has better connectivity. Railways is introducing a daily time-tabled parcel train from Badgam in Kashmir Valley to Adarsh Nagar station in Delhi starting 13th September 2025. Loading of 2 parcel vans carrying apples from Badgam to Delhi is beginning today," V...