India-Nepal launch first direct container freight train service via broad-gauge link

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India and Nepal have begun a new phase of rail connectivity with the arrival of the first direct commercial container freight train in Nepal last week. The service enables direct freight movement to the Nepali city of Biratnagar, marking a significant operational milestone. It builds on the broad-gauge rail link that was inaugurated between the two countries in June 2023. The new route is expected to considerably cut transit times and reduce logistics costs for bilateral trade. Officials see this development as a major step forward in strengthening economic ties between the two neighboring nations.

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