Railway Minister Inaugurates Shivlakha GCT, Dedicates Three Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals to the Nation and Lays Foundation Stone for Linch GCT
Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone for five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) in Gujarat to boost freight handling and connectivity. He also flagged off a salt-loaded freight train from Shivlakha GCT to Mithapur, highlighting new light-weight stainless steel salt containers designed to solve transportation and moisture issues. Additionally, he shared updates on ongoing railway projects, freight corridors, and the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project.
Why It Matters
This press release covers major national infrastructure projects, policy initiatives like Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals, and railway developments in Gujarat, which are important for government exam current affairs sections.
In Simple Words
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw launched five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals in Gujarat. These terminals aim to expand rail capacity, reduce port congestion, and connect local economic hubs to national markets.
He also flagged off a salt freight train using new lightweight stainless steel containers to prevent moisture absorption and ease loading. Furthermore, he noted that 150 GCTs are now commissioned nationwide and detailed ongoing railway and high-speed rail projects.
Key Points
- Five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) were inaugurated, dedicated, or laid foundation stones for in Gujarat.
- Shivlakha GCT was inaugurated, and a salt-loaded freight train was flagged off from there to Mithapur.
- Bhimasar (Kachchh), Devaliya (Morbi), and Chandisar (Banaskantha) GCTs were dedicated to the nation.
- Foundation stone was laid for the GCT at Linch in Mahesana.
- New light-weight stainless steel salt containers were introduced to prevent cargo from getting wet and ease loading/unloading.
- A total of 150 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals have now been commissioned across the country.
- Railway projects worth around ₹5,600 crore are currently underway in the Kachchh region.
- Construction on the Vapi-Surat section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project is targeted by December 2026.
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𝕏 Official Update
A. 150 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals
Source: Press Information Bureau