Freight train trial conducted in Agartala-Akhaura rail route

Freight train trial conducted in Agartala-Akhaura rail route

A image of a freight train. For representation. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The countdown for inauguration of the ambitious Agartala-Akhaura rail project began with completion of trial of a freight train on the 10.5 km track on Thursday. The train with an engine and three cargo containers started from the Bangladesh side and rolled … Read more

South Central Railway Zone’s freight revenue crosses ₹10,000 crore in nine months

South Central Railway Zone’s freight revenue crosses ₹10,000 crore in nine months

The freight operations of South Central Railway (SCR) Zone reached yet another milestone during the current fiscal, by recording ₹10,000 crore revenue. SCR registered the achievement in just nine months and 16 days, which is said to be the fastest since the inception of the zone. Earlier, the freight revenue of ₹10,000 crore was achieved … Read more

Freight revenue of Indian railways between April-Aug 2020 down nearly 22%

Freight revenue of Indian railways between April-Aug 2020 down nearly 22%

New Delhi: The Indian Railways’ freight revenue between April to August has declined by almost 22% compared to the same period last year. While freight loading in the month of August was higher compared to August 2019, it declined as against July this year, after having registered a steady growth for two consecutive months, latest … Read more