New Delhi - More than 20,000 tonnes of apples have been transported from Kashmir by rail since cargo services were introduced in the Valley in September 2025, signalling a significant shift in freight movement from the region, officials said.

Cargo rail operations were formally launched on September 15, when Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first train, an event described by officials as a historic milestone for the Union Territory’s transport infrastructure.

Reviewing the performance of Northern Railway in Jammu and Kashmir during 2025, Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager . . .