Pollachi Junction handles its first automobile consignment
Pollachi Junction has successfully handled its first automobile freight consignment, receiving 120 cars via a specialized NMG rake. This development marks a new operational milestone for the station in handling large-scale industrial logistics.
Why it matters
Expanding freight capabilities at regional railway junctions improves supply chain efficiency and supports the growth of the automotive sector.
Pollachi Junction reached a new milestone in automobile freight movement by successfully unloading its first NMG (New Modified Goods) rake carrying cars.
The rake — made up of 25 specialised wagons — was loaded by Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) at their facility on 18 August, carrying 120 brand-new cars bound for Pollachi. It rolled into Pollachi Junction at 5:45 p.m. on Monday (24 August, 2026) and was moved into position for unloading at 5:55 p.m., a release from the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway said.
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