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Indian Railways’ All-Weather Connectivity to Kashmir Valley Ensures Reliable Foodgrain Supply, Cuts Logistics Costs Amid Adverse Weather

Editor January 24, 2026

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First Full Rake of 42 Wagons Carrying 2,768 Metric Tonnes of Rice Reaches Anantnag

Srinagar ,24 JAN : The first full rake of foodgrain (rice) reached Anantnag on 22 January 2026, marking a major milestone in freight transportation to the Kashmir Valley and showcasing the strength of all-weather rail connectivity to the region. In a first-of-its-kind achievement, a complete rake comprising 42 wagons carrying 2,768 metric tonnes of rice was transported to the Anantnag goods shed by rail, following sustained coordination with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to reduce logistics costs.

Earlier, only mini rakes comprising 21 wagons carrying 1,384 metric tonnes of foodgrain were moved by rail; however, this time the full rake was successfully loaded from Sangrur rail terminal in Punjab on 21 January and transported to Anantnag within 24 hours. Despite adverse weather conditions that had disrupted unloading activities a day earlier, the rake was successfully handled, providing a significant boost to the foodgrain supply chain and distribution network in the Valley.