Rudrastra is the name of India's longest freight train, operated by Indian Railways. It is 4.5 kilometers long, composed of 354 wagons, and powered by seven locomotives. The train was formed by linking six standard rakes.
It recently completed a trial run from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road, covering 209 km in over 5 hours.
Detailed breakdown:
Length: 4.5 kilometers.
Wagons: 354.
Locomotives: 7.
Route: Trial run from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road, covering 209 km.
Purpose: The train is designed to enhance the speed and capacity of freight transportation, reducing costs and improving logistics.
Significance: It is the longest freight train ever operated by Indian Railways and is also considered the longest in Asia, according to a railway official.
DDU Division's Role: The Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Division of East Central Railway played a key role in assembling and technically inspecting the train, demonstrating its efficiency and innovation, according to railway officials.
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