New Delhi (NVI): Indian Railways registered freight loading of 19.19 million tonnes between September 1-6, which is 10.4 per cent higher compare to last year’s during the same period, the Railway Ministry said.
“On mission mode, Indian Railways Freight loading for the month of September 2020 till 6 September 2020 crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period. In the month of September Indian Railways loading was 19.19 million tonnes which is 10.41 per cent (1.81 million tonnes) higher compare to last year’s loading for the same period (17.38 million tonnes),” said the Ministry to Railways in a statement.
During this period Indian Railways earned Rs 1836.15 crores from freight loading which is also Rs 129.68 crores higher compare to last year’s earnings for the same period (Rs 1706.47 crores), it added.
Meanwhile, of the total 19.19 million tonnes loading of Railways included 8.11 million tonnes of coal, 2.59 million tonnes of iron ore, 1.2 million tonnes of foodgrains, 1.03 million tonnes of fertilizers and 1.05 million tonnes of cement (excluding clinker).
The ministry further said it is worth mentioning that a number of concessions or discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive.
Notably, improvements in freight movements will be institutionalized and incorporated in the upcoming zero based time table.
“COVID-19 has been used by Indian Railways an opportunity to improve all round efficiencies and performances,” the ministry added.
-RJV
