The Indian Army marked a significant achievement with the inaugural run of its exclusive freight train on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link, facilitating the transport of 753 metric tonnes of advance winter stocking to Jammu and Kashmir. This dual-use initiative not only enhances military preparedness but also aids local farmers by transporting Kashmiri apples to markets in Delhi. While the initiative is lauded for improving logistics, protests from fruit mandis highlight ongoing challenges, including the Srinagar-Jammu highway’s closure, which has left thousands of vehicles stranded. This situation underscores the need for robust infrastructure to support both military logistics and civilian economic stability in the region.