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BENGALURU, MARCH 17, 2026

Green Drive Mobility, one of India’s leading multi-stack electric vehicle fleet operators, has partnered with South Central Railway to pilot the Rail Parcel App at Rail Nilayam, Hyderabad, marking a significant stride in the digitization of parcel movement across the railway network and ushering in a new era of technology-enabled, customer-centric, and sustainable logistics.

The Rail Parcel App has been introduced as a first-of-its-kind digital parcel marketplace within the Indian Railways ecosystem. It has been designed to enable seamless online booking, real-time tracking, and door-to-door delivery, thereby simplifying parcel services for individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises alike. The pilot rollout spans key cities including Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Chennai, underscoring both the scale and ambition of the initiative, which is expected to serve as a strong foundation for a nationwide expansion.

This collaboration underscores a shared vision between Green Drive Mobility and South Central Railway to modernize freight services through digital innovation and integrated mobility solutions. By leveraging extensive rail infrastructure alongside advanced logistics coordination and last-mile EV fleet support, the initiative aims to create a more transparent, accessible, and environmentally responsible logistics ecosystem aligned with India’s digital and sustainability objectives.

Speaking on the significance of the collaboration, Hari Krishna, Founder & CEO for Green Drive Mobility, said, “This is not merely a platform launch. It is a transformational initiative that reimagines how parcel logistics can function in a digitally empowered and sustainability-driven India. Collaborating with South Central Railway on this pilot is a defining milestone for Green Drive Mobility. It establishes a scalable model where rail strength and electric last-mile mobility can work together to create efficient, greener, and future-ready logistics systems.”

At the launch ceremony, South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava highlighted the importance of the initiative and the collaborative effort behind it. He said, “It is a matter of great pride for us at South Central Railway that the Railway Board has chosen us for this pilot project. The successful launch reflects the dedication of our teams and the strong support of our industry partners who worked together to deliver this project in record time.”

The Rail Parcel App represents a major advancement in Indian Railways’ parcel and freight services, which are steadily transitioning from traditional booking systems to a digitally integrated logistics platform. By leveraging India’s vast railway infrastructure and augmenting it with cutting-edge technology and electric fleet integration, the initiative is enhancing reliability, accessibility, and environmentally sustainable transportation solutions.

With this launch, Green Drive Mobility and South Central Railway have set in motion a forward-looking logistics transformation with the potential to reshape goods movement across the country. As the platform scales up, it is expected to contribute significantly to economic growth, empower small businesses, and accelerate the development of a smarter, greener national supply chain ecosystem.