Indian Railways is now competing for transport of goods and commodities
KCR said that it was stated in the Bills that farmers could sell their produce anywhere in the country. But in reality, farmers seldom go to faraway places and it was traders and corporate companies who travel anywhere in the country to buy or sell their goods. DC photo
Hyderabad: In a first, a train from Nizamabad carrying 2,474 tonnes of turmeric in 42 wagons set off to Benapole, Bangladesh on Sunday. Traditionally, turmeric produced in Nizamabad and surrounding regions is transported by road to Bangladesh, a time-consuming and expensive process.
The commercial department of the Hyderabad division of South Central Railway (SCR) met with customers and encouraged them to use trains instead. Meanwhile, more freight customers are reportedly showing interest in increasing transportation of goods such as essentials and agricultural goods from the Nizamabad region to Bangladesh.
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