Jammu, Sept. 14 -- The rail connectivity to Kashmir has not only shored up the economy of the Valley but also ensured cost-effective and efficient transportation of famed apples from Kashmir to other parts of the country.

"On Saturday, an apple goods train with 10 wagons was operated from Anantnag Railway Station of the Kashmir valley to Adarsh Nagar in Delhi. The three wagons were unloaded at Jammu's Bari Brahmana and seven wagons will be unloaded at Adarsh Nagar Delhi," said senior divisional commercial manager, Uchit Singhal.

While emphasising on these achievements, Singhal said, "This initiative by the Railways for the traders and fruit growers will give a boost to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. All the small, medium and large fr...