Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Indian Railways Launches Asia's Longest Freight Train, Rudrastra
The Indian Railways has introduced the 'Rudrastra,' a very long freight train.
Imagine six regular trains connected together, making it 4.5 kilometers long and Asia's longest.
It has 354 wagons and is powered by seven engines.
The train traveled a distance of 200 kilometers.
This new train will help move goods more quickly and efficiently, saving time and creating space for more trains to run.
It streamlines operations and reduces the need for multiple routes and crews.
Indian Railways launched 'Rudrastra,' the longest freight train in Asia.
The train is 4.5 km long and consists of six rakes and 354 wagons.
Seven engines powered the train.
Rudrastra traveled 200 km from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road.
The initiative is expected to save time and increase freight transport capacity.
- Who
- Indian Railways
- What
- Indian Railways launched the longest freight train in Asia, named 'Rudrastra'.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but it operated in trials.
- Where
- The train operated between Ganjkhwaja in the DDU division and the Dhanbad division, covering 200 km.
- Why
- To increase the speed and capacity of freight transportation and improve operational efficiency.
- Train Name
- Rudrastra
- Length
- 4.5 km
- Wagons
- 354
- Engines
- 7
- Distance Traveled
- 200 km
- Starting Point
- Ganjkhwaja
- Average Speed
- 40 KM/hr
Sources
WATCH: Rudrastra – India’s longest freight train with 354 wagons, 7 engines
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