In spite of Covid challenges, on 11th March 2021, Indian Railways surpassed last year’s total Cumulative freight loading.
On 11th March 2021, Indian Railways’ cumulative freight loading touched 1145.68 million tonnes which is higher than total cumulative loading of last year (1145.61 million tonnes).
- Freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum in terms of loading and speed in the month of March 2021 as well for Indian Railways.
- On a month to month basis, upto March 11, 2021, Indian Railways loading was 43.43 million tonnes, which is 10 % higher compared to last year’ loading for the same period (39.33 million tonnes).
- On a day to day basis, on 11th March, 2021, the freight loading of Indian Railways was 4.07 million tonnes, which is 34% higher compared to last year’s loading for the same date (3.03 million tonnes).
- The average speed of Freight Trains in the month of March 2021 till 11th March was 45.49 kmph which is almost double compared to last year for the same period (23.29 kmph).
- It is worth mentioning that a number of concessions/discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive. Strong emergence of Business Development Units in Zones & Divisions, constant dialogue with the industry & logistics service providers, faster speed etc are adding to the robust growth of freight business for the Railways.
- It may be noted that Covid-19 has been used by Indian Railways as an opportunity to improve all-round efficiencies and performances.
Recent Achievement:
Freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum in terms of loading, earning and speed in the month of February 2021 as well for Indian Railways.
- As on 28 February 2021 Indian Railways cumulative freight loading was 1102.17 million tonnes for this year which is higher compared to last year for the same period (1102.1 million tonnes).
- On a month to month basis, upto February 28, 2021, Indian Railways loading was 112.25 million tonnes, which is almost 10 % higher compared to loading up to February 28 of last year (102.21 million tonnes).
- On a day to day basis, on 28th February, 2021, the freight loading of Indian Railways was 5.23 million tonnes, which is 36% higher compared to last year’s loading for the same date (3.83 million tonnes).
- The average speed of Freight Trains in the month of February 2021 was 46.09 kmph which is more than double as compared to last year for the same month (23.01 kmph).
- On 28th February, the average speed of freight trains was 47.51 kmph compared to 23.17 kmph last year for the same date which is also more than double.
- Also in the month of February 2021 Indian Railways earned Rs. 11096.89 crores from freight loading which is 7.7% higher compared to last year’s earnings for the same period (Rs. 10305.02 crores).
- On 28th February 2021 Indian Railways earned Rs. 509.44 crores from freight loading which is 34% higher compared to last year’s earnings for the same day (Rs. 378.56 crores).
- It is worth mentioning that a number of concessions/discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive.
- Strong emergence of Business Development Units in Zones & Divisions, constant dialogue with the industry & logistics service providers, faster speed etc are adding to the robust growth of freight business for the Railways.
- It may be noted that Covid-19 has been used by Indian Railways as an opportunity to improve all-round efficiencies and performances.
Source: PIB-Press Release | Image Credit (representational): MoR
