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Indian Army Puts Indigenous High-Altitude Mono Rail Into Operation at 16,000 Feet

Gajraj Corps says the Kameng Himalayas installation moves 300 kg loads in all weather, day or night.

Overview

  • The Army announced on November 14 that the system is fully operational and validated at roughly 16,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh's Kameng sector.
  • The in-house design by Gajraj Corps was conceptualised, engineered, and deployed to overcome steep, unstable terrain that disrupts road or air resupply.
  • Each run can carry more than 300 kg of ammunition, rations, fuel, and engineering equipment to remote posts often cut off by heavy snow.
  • Officials state it functions with or without escort and continues operating during hail or storms to sustain forward positions.
  • Beyond logistics, the Army presents the mono rail as a potential option for rapid casualty evacuation where helicopters cannot fly and foot movement is risky.