- DIMAPUR — The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
has initiated the operation of a dedicated Parcel Cargo Express Train (PCET)
service between Agartala in Tripura and Sanehwal in Punjab.
- In a press release, the NFR stated that the logistic cargo
train aims towards facilitating and enhancing the transportation of key
commodities such as rubber and pineapples etc. from Agartala in Northeast to
broader markets.
- The initiative is set to strengthen the region’s trade
infrastructure and support local economies further.
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- “The PCET, designated with train numbers 00832/00833, is
scheduled to run twice a month, totalling of 144 round trips over a six-year
period. Initially, the train will comprise of 15 parcel vans and one brake van,
with further plans to expand to 20 parcel vans after six months to accommodate
the anticipated increasing demand.
- “The service will facilitate efficient and timely movement
of goods, reducing transit time thus providing a reliable logistics solution
for traders and farmers of the region,” it stated.
- Following a transparent and competitive bidding process, AVG
Logistics Ltd. has been awarded the lease to operate this train services. The
total contract value stands at approximately INR 68.95 crore, reflecting the
significant investment towards bolstering the region’s supply chain
capabilities.
- This will mark a major step towards encouraging more traders
of the region to participate with similar activities with the most cost and
efficient freight transportation system of the nation i.e. the Railways.
- “This development further underscores NFR’s commitment
towards fostering economic growth and improving connectivity in the Northeast
region, thus aligning with Indian Railways broader vision for promoting parcel
train services for long-haul freight needs of the nation,” the release added.
