Railways begins apple parcel service from Kashmir to Delhi
Indian Railways began loading Kashmir apples on two vehicle parcel coaches on 11 September 2025 and announced a daily time-tabled parcel train between Badgam and Adarsh Nagar, Delhi from 13 September.
Summary
Indian Railways began loading fresh apples from the Kashmir Valley for Delhi markets on 11 September 2025, using two vehicle parcel (VP) coaches each carrying 23 tonnes. The Railways also announced a daily time-tabled parcel train of eight vehicle parcels between Badgam in Kashmir and Adarsh Nagar in Delhi from 13 September, which individual traders and growers can book online through the FOIS portal. More parcel vans will be added if demand rises.
Key facts
- Start
- 11 Sep 2025, loading of apples in two VP coaches (23 t each)
- Daily parcel train
- Badgam–Adarsh Nagar (Delhi) from 13 Sep 2025
- Composition
- 8 vehicle parcels
- Booking
- Online via FOIS portal
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Between which stations did Indian Railways announce a daily parcel train for Kashmir apples from 13 September 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Badgam and Adarsh Nagar
A daily time-tabled parcel train between Badgam in Kashmir and Adarsh Nagar in Delhi was to be introduced from 13 September.