On Wednesday, a milk goods train reached Jammu and Kashmir from Gujarat for the first time. In which Amul’s dairy products were present.
For the first time, a special milk goods train from Gujarat reached Jammu and Kashmir. This train will prove to be very useful in transporting dairy products to Jammu and Kashmir without any hindrance. Calling it a “historic achievement”, railway officials said the initiative will significantly strengthen food security and ensure consistent availability of nutritious dairy products across the region. It also shows the commitment of Indian Railways to improve the supply chain to remote areas.
This special goods train, carrying 20 BCN wagons loaded with dairy products of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), departed from Lynch Goods Shed of Ahmedabad Division on April 20 and reached Bari Brahman and Anantnag Goods Shed of Jammu Division. Officials said that 10 wagons were emptied at Bari Brahman and the remaining 10 at Anantnag. There were about 500 tonnes of dairy products in each set. This consignment included toned milk, milk powder, buttermilk, lassi and other essential dairy items.
Jammu and Kashmir will benefit a lot
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Aditya Singhal said that this is a moment of pride and history for Jammu Division. Singhal said that the arrival of the first special goods train carrying Amul milk and dairy products has been planned keeping in mind the needs of the citizens, traders and families of Jammu and Kashmir. This will ensure round-the-clock availability of fresh dairy products in Jammu and surrounding areas. He further said that this direct rail link will significantly reduce the cost and time of transport as compared to road, which will benefit the local markets and customers.
Last year the train had arrived with salt
Officials also reminded that in October 2025, the division had achieved another milestone when a consignment of 1,350 tonnes of industrial salt was transported by train from Kharaghoda in Gujarat to Anantnag. This new initiative is expected to further strengthen trade and economic ties between Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir, thereby directly connecting the dairy and industrial sectors to the markets of Kashmir Valley. Jammu Division said that such initiatives will continuously increase the logistics capacity, and will also help in regional economic development and stability of supply.
