The debut journey was launched on June 23, with the rail service transporting 80 teus from Haldia to Kolkata in 36 hours, traveling a distance of 120km. The achievement was celebrated with a flagging off ceremony led by A.K Mehra, Deputy Chairman, Syamaprasad Mookerjee Port, accompanied by dignitaries from HDC, Haldia Container Terminal, Pristine Logistics, Balmer CFS and SITC. Key commodities being moved by the service include steel, iron and jute. The service will be operated twice weekly with frequency being increased in compliance with demand.
