The Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division has dispatched its first spice-loaded train from Mehsana in Gujarat to Assam, marking a significant milestone in freight operations. The first rake, carrying 4,200 quintals of cumin, was flagged off on Wednesday from Mehsana station to Azara station in Assam under the Rangiya Division of Northeast Frontier Railway.
Boosting Gujarat's Spice Industry
Officials stated that spices were transported in an organised manner by rail for the first time on this route. The railway officials said that the consignment is expected to generate nearly Rs 25 lakh in revenue. This initiative will boost Gujarat's spice industry by providing direct access to markets in the Northeast, reducing transit time and costs compared to road transport.
Expanding Freight Operations
The Ahmedabad Division, under divisional railway manager Ved Prakash, has been expanding freight operations through business-focused logistics initiatives. In another recent achievement, the division moved edible oil from Bhimasar station in Gandhidham to Bari Brahmana and Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir. The shipment included 11 wagons for Bari Brahmana and nine for Anantnag, earning more than Rs 17 lakh in revenue.
These efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance rail freight services, tapping into new commodity segments and regions. The success of the spice train is expected to encourage more such shipments, benefiting farmers and traders in Gujarat and strengthening the railway's revenue stream.
