Western Railway dispatched the first dedicated spice freight train from Mehsana, Gujarat, to Azara, Assam, on May 7, 2026, marking a major shift in logistics for cumin traders. The 30 Wagon 'Deemed VP Rake' carried 420 tonnes (4,200 quintals) of cumin over 2,477 km, offering a faster, safer, and cheaper alternative to road transport.

Western Railway dispatched the first dedicated spice freight train from Mehsana, Gujarat, to Azara, Assam, on May 7, 2026, marking a major shift in logistics for cumin traders. The 30 Wagon 'Deemed VP Rake' carried 420 tonnes (4,200 quintals) of cumin over 2,477 km, offering a faster, safer, and cheaper alternative to road transport.

Key Details of the New Freight Initiative:
Significance:-
 This is the first organised, long-distance rail transport of cumin from Gujarat to Northeast India.
Volume & Revenue: -
The train transported 13,800 packages of spices (approx. 420 tonnes), generating over ₹25.28 lakh in revenue for the railways.
Route: -
The special cargo train travels from Mehsana (Ahmedabad Division) to Azara (Northeast Frontier Railway).
Impact on Trade: -
By reducing reliance on trucks, this service aims to reduce logistics costs for traders, ensure safer handling of cumin seeds, and improve efficiency for Gujarat's spice industry. 
This initiative aligns with the Indian Railways' focus on improving cargo connectivity between western production hubs and northeastern consumption markets. 
Gujarat spice trade gets boosted with the first Assam-bound cumin rake .
  Gujarat spice trade gets boosted with first Assam-bound cumin rake. First spice freight train from Gujarat to Assam could change how traders move cumin. 

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