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Raipur, August 09, 2025: Creating history, the first ever freight train has reached the newly commissioned Anantnag Goods Shed in the Kashmir Valley from Punjab.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley, marking a significant milestone in connecting the region to the national freight network.
Responding to a post by Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Prime Minister said that the development will enhance both progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity,” the Prime Minister posted on X.
Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity. https://t.co/IFLcfmZvuW
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2025
Earlier Ashwini Vaishnaw said through a post on X, First freight train to the Kashmir valley: – Today (9.8.2025) first freight train reached newly commissioned Anantnag Goods Shed in the Kashmir Valley from Punjab.
“First freight train reached newly commissioned Anantnag Goods Shed in the Kashmir Valley from Punjab, marking a significant milestone in connecting the Kashmir region to the national freight network.
Transportation by railway network will reduce cost for our citizens living in Kashmir valley, he added.
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