Ashwini Vaishnaw opens Shivlakha GCT and dedicates Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals in Gujarat
On 15 September 2026, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated, dedicated or laid the foundation stone for five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) in Gujarat, and flagged off a salt-loaded freight train from Shivlakha GCT to Mithapur.
Summary
The Shivlakha GCT in Kachchh was inaugurated, while the GCTs at Bhimasar (Kachchh), Devaliya (Morbi) and Chandisar (Banaskantha) were dedicated to the nation. The foundation stone was laid for the GCT at Linch in Mahesana. The Railway Ministry said the terminals will expand rail freight capacity, ease congestion at port locations and connect regional businesses with national markets; lightweight stainless-steel containers will ease salt loading and transport.
Key facts
- Inaugurated
- Shivlakha GCT, Kachchh
- Dedicated
- Bhimasar (Kachchh), Devaliya (Morbi), Chandisar (Banaskantha)
- Foundation stone
- Linch GCT, Mahesana
- Flag-off
- Salt-loaded freight train, Shivlakha → Mithapur
- Total
- 5 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals in Gujarat
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal in Kachchh did Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurate on 15 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shivlakha
Shivlakha GCT in Kachchh was inaugurated; Bhimasar, Devaliya and Chandisar were dedicated to the nation.
To which destination was the salt-loaded freight train from Shivlakha GCT flagged off?
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Correct answer: A — Mithapur
The salt-loaded freight train ran from Shivlakha GCT to Mithapur.