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LOGISTICS UPDATE

Pond ash moves by rail to roads

NTPC Vindhyachal has dispatched a first rake for an NHAI project in Varanasi.

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WHAT HAPPENED

First rake leaves Vindhyachal

5 Oct 2026

The consignment left Krishnashila Siding under a dedicated rail-cum-road arrangement.

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HOW IT MOVES

Rail first, road for last mile

Rail handles the long-haul portion while trucks deliver material to the project site.

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DRIVER IMPACT

No immediate toll change

The dispatch is a construction logistics update, not a new fee, closure or route opening.

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Read: NTPC sends first pond-ash rail rake for NHAI Varanasi road project