Ministry of Railways
Railway Minister Inaugurates Shivlakha GCT, Dedicates Three Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals to the Nation and Lays Foundation Stone for Linch GCT
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The Union Minister for Railways inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stone for five Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) in Gujarat, namely Shivlakha, Bhimasar, Devaliya, Chandisar, and Linch, aimed at expanding freight capacity, reducing logistics costs, and connecting regional businesses with national markets. A salt-loaded freight train from Shivlakha GCT to Mithapur was flagged off, utilizing lightweight stainless steel salt containers designed to ease handling and transportation. The Minister also highlighted ongoing railway infrastructure projects in Kachchh, the Kandla-Gandhidham industrial region, the Dedicated Freight Corridors, and updates on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project.