India’s first multimodal transportation project, the road train, replaces up to 55 trucks by running as a semi-trailer on roads and a wagon on rails, covering 1360 miles between Chennai and Delhi NCR. To track cargo seamlessly, Indian Railways adopted Black Box’s JIDO GPS Freight Tracker, chosen for its dual SIM connectivity, dual charging options, month-long battery, and real-time alerts for delays, deviations, or unauthorized container openings. JIDO’s smart lock adds security along vulnerable routes. After a successful pilot, the system launched nationally, cutting costs, reducing pollution, and setting a milestone in India’s transport modernization.

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