+
Railways achieves 653 mn t freight loading by August of FY2025
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Railways achieves 653 mn t freight loading by August of FY2025

The freight loading statistics for August 2024 highlighted the remarkable performance of Indian Railways as a total of 126.97 MT of freight was loaded in August alone, contributing to a cumulative total of 653.22 MT for the financial year 2024-25 up to August, the Railway Board said in a press statement. "As the backbone of the nation's freight transportation, Indian Railways has been facilitating the movement of a vast array of goods across the country with an unwavering commitment to sustainability and efficiency," it said. "To meet the ambitious target of 3,000 million tonne (mn t) of freight loading by 2030, Indian Railways is expanding its network, upgrading its fleet and enhancing its operational efficiency as part of the National Rail Plan," the Railways Ministry said. "Among all the commodities transported by Indian Railways, coal stands out as the most significant. As of August 2024, Indian Railways has transported 333.40 mn t of coal, surpassing the 266.71 MT transported up to the same month in the previous financial year," it said. "The total coal loading for the year 2023-24 was 787.58 MT, an increase from 727.98 MT in 2022-23. Indian Railways is not limited to transporting coal and handles a diverse range of commodities essential for the nation's economy," the ministry said. Elaborating on the commodities handled by its freight service, the ministry stated that the Railways transports around 48 types of coal and coke products, 54 types of minerals and ores, 37 types of food grains, flours & pulses and 23 types of cement and clinker products. "Additionally, it moves 42 types of chemical manures, 75 types of iron and steel products, 39 types of petroleum products and gasses and 4 types of automobiles products. There are also 2 types of container services, 51 types of sugar, salt, spices, oils & more, 13 types of pig, sponge, wrought iron & related products and 39 types of stone/bamboo chips, granite & more," it said. "Beyond these, Indian Railways also handles 219 types of other products, showcasing its vast capability in freight transportation," it added.

The freight loading statistics for August 2024 highlighted the remarkable performance of Indian Railways as a total of 126.97 MT of freight was loaded in August alone, contributing to a cumulative total of 653.22 MT for the financial year 2024-25 up to August, the Railway Board said in a press statement. As the backbone of the nation's freight transportation, Indian Railways has been facilitating the movement of a vast array of goods across the country with an unwavering commitment to sustainability and efficiency, it said. To meet the ambitious target of 3,000 million tonne (mn t) of freight loading by 2030, Indian Railways is expanding its network, upgrading its fleet and enhancing its operational efficiency as part of the National Rail Plan, the Railways Ministry said. Among all the commodities transported by Indian Railways, coal stands out as the most significant. As of August 2024, Indian Railways has transported 333.40 mn t of coal, surpassing the 266.71 MT transported up to the same month in the previous financial year, it said. The total coal loading for the year 2023-24 was 787.58 MT, an increase from 727.98 MT in 2022-23. Indian Railways is not limited to transporting coal and handles a diverse range of commodities essential for the nation's economy, the ministry said. Elaborating on the commodities handled by its freight service, the ministry stated that the Railways transports around 48 types of coal and coke products, 54 types of minerals and ores, 37 types of food grains, flours & pulses and 23 types of cement and clinker products. Additionally, it moves 42 types of chemical manures, 75 types of iron and steel products, 39 types of petroleum products and gasses and 4 types of automobiles products. There are also 2 types of container services, 51 types of sugar, salt, spices, oils & more, 13 types of pig, sponge, wrought iron & related products and 39 types of stone/bamboo chips, granite & more, it said. Beyond these, Indian Railways also handles 219 types of other products, showcasing its vast capability in freight transportation, it added.

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

ITCONS Gains on New Rs 3.5 Million Defence Contract

ITCONS E-Solutions is trading at Rs 549.00, up by Rs 12.10 or 2.25 per cent from its previous close of Rs 536.90 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs 549.00 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 549.00, with 200 shares traded so far.A BSE ‘MT’ group stock with a face value of Rs 10, ITCONS touched its 52-week high of Rs 767.00 on 25 September 2024 and a 52-week low of Rs 166.70 on 5 August 2024. Over the past week, the stock has fluctuated between Rs 560.00 and Rs 510.60. The company's current market capitalisation stands at Rs 3.3 billion.Promoters hold 58.22 per cent of the compan..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Delhi Extends EV Policy Till March 2026

The Delhi government has extended its existing Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy until 31 March 2026, or until a revised version is approved. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday.According to Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, the draft of the new policy will undergo broader public consultation before being finalised, prompting the extension to allow time for thorough stakeholder engagement.The consultation process will include inputs from citizens, environmental groups, academic institutions, industry experts, and private firms. Key fo..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Ather Crosses 400 Fast Chargers in Maharashtra

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy announced on Thursday that it has surpassed 400 fast charging points under its Ather Grid network across Maharashtra.The company's fast charging infrastructure now spans 35 cities in the state, including key urban centres such as Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, and Nagpur."Crossing 400 fast chargers in the state is about giving riders the assurance that they'll always find a charger when they need one. As we expand our retail presence, the charging network will continue to grow in tandem to make EV ownership truly seamless," said Ravneet Singh Phokela, Chie..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?