Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has enabled a new export initiative for BSRM Steel Re Rolling Mills, marking the first shipment of soft billets from Keonjhar in Odisha to Nepal.
The first rake of the soft billets was loaded on Friday, signaling the beginning of this crucial transportation link that is expected to see an initial traffic of three rakes per month.
This is a part of Business Development Initiative (BDU) by the ECoR to boost regional trade and improve connectivity for goods movement, especially steel products, to neighboring countries like Nepal. The strategic role of the Railways in this new venture highlights the importance of rail transport in enhancing logistics efficiency and meeting the growing export demands from the region.
The Railways’ role in facilitating this export venture underscores its commitment to supporting industrial development and enhancing the movement of goods across borders.
