East Central Railway has rescheduled the Parcel Van (VP) services for litchi loading from Muzaffarpur to May 26, 2026. This decision follows requests from traders as the fruit has not fully ripened yet. The move aims to ensure that farmers get a better market price for their produce.
What are the new dates for litchi transport?
The official date for VP services from Muzaffarpur is now May 26, 2026. Earlier, the Samastipur division had suggested a potential start date of May 15. Additionally, the Samastipur division will start transporting Shahi Litchi to Mumbai from May 20, 2026, using special 24-tonne parcel vans attached to eight trains, including the Pawan Express and Avadh Express. These shipments will reach the Kurla fruit market in Mumbai by May 22.
What facilities are available for traders and farmers?
To make the process easier, a separate booking counter has been set up at Muzaffarpur Junction. Traders can now make payments via UPI and QR codes along with cash. For any assistance, the railway has released a dedicated helpline number 9771429999. The railway plans to increase the transport volume significantly this year.
| Year | Litchi Transport Target/Actual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 689 Tonnes |
| 2025 | 1200 Tonnes |
| 2026 | 2000 Tonnes (Target) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
मुजफ्फरपुर से लीची लदान के लिए नई तारीख क्या है?
पूर्व मध्य रेलवे ने मुजफ्फरपुर से लीची लदान के लिए पार्सल वैन (VP) सेवा की नई तारीख 26 मई 2026 घोषित की है।
मुंबई के लिए लीची कब भेजी जाएगी?
समस्तीपुर मंडल 20 मई 2026 से पवन और अवध एक्सप्रेस जैसी 8 ट्रेनों के जरिए लीची भेजेगा, जो 22 मई तक मुंबई पहुंचेगी।