Jammu, April 13 -- In a move set to bolster freight logistics and energy security in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the Northern Railway's Jammu Division on Monday signed a commercial agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for a 'Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal' (GCT) siding at Bajalta, Jammu.

The agreement, inked by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal on behalf of the Railways and Territory Manager (Retail) - Jammu, Chandan Chauhan for BPCL, is aimed at enhancing transportation efficiency for the Jammu Common User Facility (CUF). Officials said the new siding will ensure smooth movement of petroleum products, strengthening the region's energy supply chain.

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