Indian Railways is set to launch its first assured transit time container train service on a pilot basis between Delhi and Kolkata today.

The service will operate from ICD Tughlakabad Terminal, Delhi, to the CTCS Kolkata via Agra and Kanpur terminals of Container Corporation of India Limited- CONCOR. This special service is designed to ensure a guaranteed transit time of 120 hours, marking a significant milestone in the logistics sector.

Indian Railways, in a

statement, said it will operate on a bi-weekly schedule, departing every Wednesday and Saturday.

This pilot project is expected to provide multiple advantages to customers, including assured and reliable delivery for time-sensitive cargo, a competitive alternative to road transport and priority benefits for early adopters. It also

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