Indian Railways has launched its longest freight train, named ‘Rudrastra’, measuring 4.5 kilometers and consisting of 354 wagons powered by seven locomotives. This train completes a 200-kilometer journey from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road in approximately five hours. By linking six rakes into one unit, the Railways enhances efficiency, reducing time and operational costs.
Indian Railways has launched its longest-ever freight train, ‘Rudrastra’, on the Grand Chord rail section. The train is about 4.5 kilometres long, formed by linking six standard rakes into one unit. It has 354 wagons and is powered by seven locomotives.
The train travelled from Ganjkhwaja station in Uttar Pradesh to Garhwa Road station in Jharkhand, covering a 200-kilometre journey in about five hours at an average speed of 40 km per hour. Part of the route ran along the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) before switching to normal tracks.
‘Rudrastra’ – Bharat’s longest freight train (4.5 km long) pic.twitter.com/Ufk2MFnpfl
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) August 8, 2025
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of the train on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “‘Rudrastra’ – Bharat’s longest freight train (4.5 km long).”
