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Railways Freight Corridor

Surpassed freight loading for FY21 as compared to FY20: Railway official

Despite Covid, on March 11, 2021, Indian Railways achieved cumulative freight loading of 1145.68 million tonnes, which is higher as compared to last year's total cumulative loading

Surpassed freight loading for FY21 as compared to FY20: Railway official
Updated On : 13 Mar 2021 | 12:58 AM IST
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 12:35 AM IST

Have given about Rs 33,000 cr for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: JICA

Japan International Cooperation Agency has extended a cumulative total of about Rs 33,000 crore in official development assistance for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

Have given about Rs 33,000 cr for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: JICA
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 7:07 PM IST

Freight corridor will lead to rapid development: Prime Minister Modi

Modi inaugurated the 306-km Rewari-Madar section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor section

Freight corridor will lead to rapid development: Prime Minister Modi
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 1:56 PM IST

PM attacks previous govts for delays on dedicated freight corridor project

Modi said his government engaged with stakeholders to speed up the work

PM attacks previous govts for delays on dedicated freight corridor project
Updated On : 29 Dec 2020 | 2:05 PM IST

Freight movement via rail to be raised 1.6 times: Draft National Rail Plan

The plan also targets confirmed tickets for all passengers and elimination of waiting lists

Freight movement via rail to be raised 1.6 times: Draft National Rail Plan
Updated On : 19 Dec 2020 | 1:36 AM IST

Despite Covid, East Coast Railway carries 72.2 mt of freight during Apr-Aug

It has utilised about 7,135 wagons per day during the April-July period in the current financial year

Despite Covid, East Coast Railway carries 72.2 mt of freight during Apr-Aug
Updated On : 01 Sep 2020 | 11:25 PM IST

Border issue not behind cancellation of contract with China: Railway PSU

Officials said the Chinese firm was supposed to complete the work by 2019, but only 20 percent of the work has been completed so far.

Border issue not behind cancellation of contract with China: Railway PSU
Updated On : 18 Jun 2020 | 8:46 PM IST

Rail freight traffic drops 28% in April-May amid Covid-19 lockdown

Among the commodities, coal was the worst-hit, with the sector contributing 60% to the total decline

Rail freight traffic drops 28% in April-May amid Covid-19 lockdown
Updated On : 07 Jun 2020 | 11:18 PM IST

Railway allows armed escorts in cargo trains to secure goods prone to theft

Armed escorts have been initially approved in the Eastern Railway zone and will be reviewed after a period of six months

Railway allows armed escorts in cargo trains to secure goods prone to theft
Updated On : 31 Jan 2020 | 5:00 PM IST

JSPL to focus on Housing and Railways; aims to become debt-free by 2023

Firm is looking at a 50% demand growth coming from housing segment, eyes 25% uptick from Railways

JSPL to focus on Housing and Railways; aims to become debt-free by 2023
Updated On : 03 Jan 2020 | 9:59 PM IST

No clarity on hike, Rly Board says fares, freight rates to be rationalised

In the first quarter (April-June) of financial year 2019-20, the railways earned a revenue of Rs 13,398.92 crore from passenger fares. This dipped to Rs 13,243.81 crore in the July-September quarter

No clarity on hike, Rly Board says fares, freight rates to be rationalised
Updated On : 26 Dec 2019 | 6:09 PM IST

Two new freight corridors of railways to cost around Rs 1.23 trillion

A total of 23 junction stations, three future junctions and 13 crossing stations have been proposed in this network which is expected to be completed at a cost of around Rs 73,804 crore

Two new freight corridors of railways to cost around Rs 1.23 trillion
Updated On : 02 Jul 2019 | 9:21 PM IST

After many delays, Railways' 3,342-km freight corridor sees last-mile spurt

Twelve years later, the project is waiting for its formal commercial launch

After many delays, Railways' 3,342-km freight corridor sees last-mile spurt
Updated On : 10 Apr 2018 | 8:22 PM IST