Carrying Essentials, First Goods Train Enters Manipur After Nearly 2 Months
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Chief Minister N Biren Singh was present at Khongsang railway station in the state's Tamenglong district to welcome the train, marking his first visit to a tribal-dominated district since ethnic violence flared up in the state on May 3.
Nearly two months after railway services were suspended in violence-hit Manipur, the first goods train chugged into the state from Guwahati today. The train was carrying foodgrain and other essentials that are in short supply in the state. Delighted to witness the momentous arrival of the inaugural goods train at Khongsang Railway Station today. This development heralds a plethora of opportunities for the people of Manipur, promising expedited transportation of goods and essential commodities.The seamless… pic.twitter.com/Exewu7mmJt In a first, North East Frontier Railway's mixed freight train carrying essential commodities (potato, rice, sugar, onion and other food products) reached Khongsang station in Manipur. pic.twitter.com/2SVaiRcsX8
Chief Minister N Biren Singh was present at Khongsang railway station in the state's Tamenglong district to welcome the train, marking his first visit to a tribal-dominated district since ethnic violence flared up in the state on May 3. Train services were suspended on May 5.
"Delighted to witness the momentous arrival of the inaugural goods train at Khongsang Railway Station today. This development heralds a plethora of opportunities for the people of Manipur, promising expedited transportation of goods and essential commodities," Mr Singh tweeted.
