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Freight operations begin at Heelalige Goods Terminal on Bengaluru–Hosur rail route

Heelalige Goods Terminal, near Electronics City, is expected to meet the growing demand for goods transportation, serving both Bengaluru and Hosur regions.

December 27, 2024 / 07:57 IST
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Heelalige, located on Bengaluru's outskirts, is expected to cater to the increasing demand for goods transportation in the Bengaluru and Hosur (Tamil Nadu) regions.

Freight operations have officially started at Heelalige Goods Shed, located on the Bengaluru–Hosur rail route.

South Western Railway officials on December 26 said the initiation of goods handling with the first consignment of cement being unloaded at the terminal. “The consignment, comprising 17 BCN (Bogie Covered Wagon) wagons, carried 22,235 bags of cement weighing a total of 1,119.4 tonnes, marking a significant milestone for the newly developed Heelalige Goods Terminal,” said a statement.

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Heelalige, located on the outskirts of Bengaluru, is expected to cater to the increasing demand for goods transportation in the Bengaluru and Hosur (Tamil Nadu) regions.