OREANDA-NEWS. Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) together with National Horticulture Board (NHB) has developed one rake of 90 insulated containers for transportation of perishable commodities on Railway system. The aim of this was to provide safe, secure and fast transportation of horticulture produce through Railways. This rake has primarily been utilized for moving Bananas from Bhusawal in Central Railway to New Azadpur in Northern Railway in form of full rake of 80 constrainers. This service was provided till December, 2012 end whereafter there has been no demand.

 As per the assessment of National Horticulture Board (NHB), the running of this particular train brought down wastage of perishables to a negligible level. However, trade is not willing to avail the services at the prices offered to them. Issue has been reviewed and prices have been reduced.