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title: "What does Parcel van (VPU) leasing mean in | SSL"
description: "Railway parcel capacity in dedicated parcel vans (VPUs) or in the brake-van compartments of passenger trains, leased to private operators for scheduled"
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# What does Parcel van (VPU) leasing mean in logistics?

Short answer

Railway parcel capacity in dedicated parcel vans (VPUs) or in the brake-van compartments of passenger trains, leased to private operators for scheduled parcel movement.

Indian Railways leases parcel space on specified trains through tenders. It offers fast, scheduled movement for parcels and e-commerce cargo between major stations. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: VPU, parcel van, SLR leasing

**Category**: Air, sea & rail

**Related terms**: Rail rake, Railway receipt (RR), PTL / LTL (part truckload), First mile

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#parcel-vpu)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#parcel-vpu)
- [Parcel van (VPU) leasing: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/rail-freight/)

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