Cars on the Rails, A Game-Changer for Kashmir

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has entered a new phase of economic connectivity as the Valley received its first dedicated automobile train on Friday, signalling a transformative shift in the region’s logistics and trade. The train, carrying 116 vehicles manufactured at Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s Manesar plant in Haryana, arrived at the Anantnag Goods Shed, marking the first-ever direct rail delivery of passenger vehicles to Kashmir. For decades, transporting new cars to the Valley relied on the 300-km Jammu-Srinagar highway, a route vulnerable to frequent closures due to snow, landslides, and heavy rains. This often led to delays, increased vehicle wear, and logistical uncertainty for both dealers and customers. The new rail-based system prom

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