Indian Railways starts first freighter train to Telangana

Strengthening trade and commerce in Telangana with the commencement of freight operations, the first freighter train arrived at Medak Railway Station on the newly commissioned Akanapet-Medak line. This will enable local traders to ferry goods across India. “Marking commencement of freight ops, the first goods train arrived at Medak on the newly commissioned railway line. This will enable local traders transport local goods across the country,” said G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Culture, Tourism.