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“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 tonnes (MT) 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.
According to the ministry, this marks a significant increase from the
634.68 MT loaded during the same period in the previous financial year and the
year 2023-24 saw a total of 1,591 MT of freight loaded, generating a
substantial revenue of Rs 1,68,276 crore.
“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 MT 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.
