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Prime Minister hails arrival of first freight train to Kashmir Valley, calls it a great day for commerce and connectivity

Posted On: 09 AUG 2025 6:04PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has lauded the arrival of the first freight train to the Kashmir Valley, marking a significant milestone in connecting the region to the national freight network.

Responding to a post by the Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Prime Minister said that the development will enhance both progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Prime Minister posted on X;

“Great day for commerce and connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir! It will enhance both progress and prosperity.”

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