First Amul milk freight train reaches Jammu, Anantnag

In a landmark development for freight movement in Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu Division has received its first-ever special freight train carrying Amul milk and dairy products. The 20-wagon consignment, originating from Linch Goods Shed in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad Division, reached Bari Brahman in Jammu and Anantnag in Kashmir, marking a major step toward strengthening supply chains and ensuring steady availability of essential dairy items across the Union Territory.

This substantial consignment marks a major milestone toward ensuring food security and the continuous availability of nutritious dairy products within the Union Territory.

Regarding the journey and logistics details of this special freight train: the Amul milk train, comprising 20 BCN wagons, departed from the Linch Goods Shed on April 20, bound for the Bari Brahman and Anantnag Goods Sheds in the Jammu Division. As noted, 10 BCN wagons were allocated for Bari Brahman and 10 for Anantnag. The 10 BCN wagons arriving at Bari Brahman carried a total weight of approximately 500 tons, while the 10 BCN wagons arriving at Anantnag also carried a weight of 500 tons. The primary products included in this freight train consignment are Amul milk (specifically Toned Milk and Milk Powder), buttermilk, lassi, and other dairy items.

This initiative is not only a significant step toward ensuring a seamless supply chain for dairy products but also underscores Indian Railways’ unwavering commitment to delivering essential commodities to the remote regions of the country. It is noteworthy that prior to this, in October 2025, another historic milestone was achieved in the field of freight transport within the Kashmir Valley, when the first rail consignment of 1,350 tons of industrial salt successfully reached Anantnag station from Kharaghoda station in the Ahmedabad Division of Gujarat.

Through these successful consignments of salt and dairy products, the Jammu Division has further strengthened its commercial and economic ties within the trade sector.

This initiative is set to prove immensely beneficial in directly connecting Gujarat’s dairy and industrial sectors with the markets of the Kashmir Valley.

Commenting on this significant achievement—and the arrival of the first-ever rake from the Milk Marketing Federation Limited (Amul) in Jammu & Kashmir—Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, stated: “The arrival of this first special cargo train carrying Amul milk and dairy products—which departed from Linch Railway Station in Gujarat—at Bari Brahman (Jammu) marks a proud and historic moment for our entire Jammu Division.

Out of a total of 20 BCN wagons, 10 specialized wagons have been unloaded directly at Bari Brahman. This initiative has been designed with the specific interests of the citizens, local traders, and families of Jammu & Kashmir in mind. This direct supply will ensure the round-the-clock availability of fresh milk and dairy products across Jammu city, as well as all its surrounding districts and rural areas.

Indian Railways is not only enhancing connectivity at the national level but is also fully committed to bolstering the economy and food security of the Jammu Division. This direct rail service will result in a substantial reduction in both the cost and time associated with road transport, yielding direct economic benefits for our local markets and consumers in Jammu.”