India Launches First Direct Commercial Freight Train to Nepal
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India's first direct commercial container freight train to Nepal |
| Cargo Carried | Canola (40 wagons) |
| Route | Kolkata Port (India) → Biratnagar (Nepal) (direct movement) |
| Protocol Governing It | Revised India-Nepal Rail Transit Protocol |
| Expected Benefits | - Faster cargo movement - Reduced costs - Improved supply chain efficiency - Environmentally sustainable transport |