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India flags off stainless-steel salt container train from Shivlakha to Mithapur
Shivlakha, Gujarat16 Sept 2026
India’s first salt container train using special stainless-steel containers was flagged off to operate between Shivlakha (Kutch, Gujarat) and Mithapur (Gujarat). The article says the containers were developed to reduce moisture-related issues and improve loading/unloading for bulk salt transport.
Why it matters
Purpose-built containers can make rail transport of salt more efficient by reducing handling problems and spoilage from moisture during long-distance movement.
Indian Railways