Jammu, September 20, 2025 : The Jammu Division of Northern Railways announced that over 6,400 tonnes of apples have been transported from Kashmir to Delhi via parcel trains within the last two weeks.
Kashmir accounts for 70–80% of India’s total apple production, producing around 2–2.6 million metric tonnes annually. The rail service, started on September 11, operates parcel trains carrying apples to Delhi and Jammu.
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Each parcel van coach carries roughly 23 tonnes of apples.
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The Budgam to Adarsh Nagar route achieved a historic milestone, delivering apples in less than 21 hours, while another van reached Jammu in under 6 hours.
On September 15, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off an eight-parcel van coach train from Srinagar to Delhi, each coach with a 23-tonne capacity. The service launch coincided with the closure of the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar highway due to damage from heavy rains between August 26 and September 6.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal hailed the achievement as a major step in ensuring timely transport of perishable goods, helping farmers and maintaining supply chains despite road disruptions.
