Rail Minister inaugurates India’s largest Gatishakti Cargo Terminal in Manesar
108 Multimodal Cargo terminals are now ready and will be available for service, in line with the government’s vision of a multimodal network.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has inaugurated India’s largest Gatishakti Multi Modal Cargo Terminal in Manesar, Haryana.
Mr Vaishnaw, during the occasio,n highlights that the Cargo Terminal, spread across 45 acres, is able to carry 4 lakh 50 thousand vehicles. He mentioned that 108 Multimodal Cargo terminals are now ready and will be available for service, in line with the government’s vision of a multimodal network.
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The Minister mentioned that the government was able to achieve this in less time because of the reforms brought in 2021 to simplify the process.
Further, the Minister also highlighted the multiple measures taken by the government in upgrading the Railways, improving cleanliness and hygiene, and making it more accessible.
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The Railway Minister, Mr Vaishna,w was accompanied by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini during the event.
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