Page 5 - Freight Trains

Top headlines: V-P Naidu hints at lockdown extension, UK PM critical, more

Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day

Railways asks cement firms to empty freight trains for supply of essentials

With the lockdown in place, the national transporter is using about 50-60 rakes per day to ferry food grains but there is demand for more, the sources said

Coronavirus outbreak: Railways freight earnings dip 8.76% in March

The decline in March has led to a 0.1 per cent reduction in annual earnings till March 25 to Rs 1,21,873.61 crore, compared to a year ago

Freight traffic by Indian Railways drops 0.97% in first 7 months of FY20

Till November 2, loading by the Railways was 689.88 million tonne (mt) compared to around 683.19 mt during the same time last year

Private sector players to add steam to eastern dedicated freight corridor

If public sector majors like NTPC or Coal India show any interest, the possibilities of a joint venture cannot be ruled out

Top events today: PM Modi to address nation, WTO panel meet and more

From PM Modi to deliver his sixth Independence Day speech to Indian Railways getting first dedicated corridor for freight trains, Business Standard brings you top events of the day

Wherever we spot opportunities, we will try to invite PPPs: Piyush Goyal

A big thrust has been given to the ease of living for the middle and lower-middle classes, said Goyal

From Adani to Tata Steel, six companies to run own freight wagons

Earlier, there were schemes for private investment in special wagons and container train operators

Freight rates go down on easy availability of trucks

Transporters said besides huge position of trucks in the market, less movements of cargo led to the decline in freight rates for some centres.

Guard-less movement of freight trains to come soon

Dedicated freight corridor to have waggons fitted with sensors