Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Apple Express Trains Fully Booked Amidst Highway Closure
Heavy rains closed the main road connecting Kashmir, making it difficult for apple farmers to transport their produce.
To help, the Indian Railways launched special trains to carry apples.
The trains are taking apples from Kashmir to Delhi and Jammu.
The service is fully booked, showing how important it is for farmers.
The first train was a success, and more are planned to help local businesses.
Apple Express trains are fully booked, highlighting demand.
The service helps farmers affected by highway closures.
The Srinagar-Jammu highway is closed due to weather.
Trains transport apples to Delhi and Jammu.
The initiative is a relief for Kashmir's horticulture sector.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Operating apple transport trains
- When
- Since the highway closure
- Where
- Between Kashmir and Delhi/Jammu
- Why
- To assist apple farmers
- Service Provided By
- Indian Railways
- Apples Transported From
- Kashmir
- Destination Cities
- Delhi and Jammu
- Reason for Initiative
- Highway Closure
- First Departure Location
- Budgam
- Fully Booked Consignments
- Until September 16
Sources
Lifeline for apple growers? How Railways keep Kashmir’s apple trade on track—All you need to know
Kashmir’s apple supply hit, Himachal’s growers and traders see windfall
Railways step-up transport of apples to Delhi and Jammu following highway closure