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Tech

Railways to launch door-to-door parcel services

Reported by The Economic Times 27 Oct 2026, 11:29 pm IST 1 min read

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Indian Railways plans to introduce a door-to-door parcel service using the Rail Parcel App in eight cities. Customers in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and other cities can book pickups and deliveries. Logistics partners will manage first-mile and last-mile services, while the railways will transport parcels.

Bookings can be made online, easing the logistics burden for customers. Refunds for cancellations will also be available under specific conditions.

Read the full report on The Economic Times

Story file

Section: Tech
Topics: Railways & travel
Places: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Delhi
First reported by: The Economic Times
Reporter: twesh mishra
Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 11:29 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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