Nippon Express dedicated freight train India

[bikkuri bahn]

TOKYO -- Nippon Express will this year begin offering regular freight train service in India in a bid to capitalize on rising shipping volume as the country's economy expands.

The Japanese logistics company will operate one round trip a week between the major cities of Delhi and Bangalore. Covering the 2,200km between the cities requires four days by truck, but shipping by rail will shorten that to three days.

Nippon Express will offer the service later this month on consignment from Japan's transport ministry as part of Japan-India economic cooperation.

 

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