J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed their gratitude to the Railway Ministry for launching a dedicated parcel train service from Budgam in Kashmir Valley to New Delhi for the transportation of apples.
The service, beginning September 13, is expected to ease the logistical challenges faced by fruit growers and ensure faster delivery of apples to national markets. The inaugural loading of two parcel vans carrying apples from Budgam commenced today.
The announcement of dedicated parcel train service from Budgam was announced by Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw.
“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,” Vaishnaw said on X.
The Lieutenant Governor too conveyed his appreciation for the initiative.
“The daily parcel-train from Budgam to New Delhi will bring huge relief to apple growers. My deepest gratitude to the Prime Minister and union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji,” office of LG said on X.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Minister for Railways for their support in making this initiative possible.
The frequent closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, damaged by recent heavy rains, has left Kashmir’s apple industry reeling at the peak of the harvest season. Growers have been unable to transport their produce to markets outside the Valley, resulting in mounting losses.
