Indian Railways has launched a new train service to export all raw materials like yarn, fabrics and goods from Ludhiana’s textile and garment companies to Bangladesh by train. The train was started by the railway’s Ambala division in collaboration with MGH Group. It consists of 20 parcel vans (VPU). Customers opting for this facility will get end to end transportation solution like exporting yarn, Fabrics & FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) from their respective factories across Ludhiana and Baddi to their buyers’ factories in Bangladesh including the customs clearance on both the sides of border.

Some of the potential customers from Ludhiana include Aarti International, Cedaar Textiles, Garg Acrylic, Nahar Spinning & Vardhman Textiles. The cost per tonne for carrying by Special Parcel train is Rs 5,491.

Vivek Sharma, Senior DCM, believes, the initiative will help rail transport small parcels of upto 500 tonne in each of the train’s trip. Sunil Tangri, Commercial Head, Vardhman Textiles, Ludhiana, adds, the train service to Benapole will help the whole textile industry in this region to commit to stringent delivery schedule which in turn will increase India’s exports and boost economic trade between two neighboring countries.