New Delhi: Indian Railways logged a month-to-month freight loading of 134 million tonne (MT) in Might 2023, up 2% from the identical interval in 2022, in keeping with the Ministry of Railways.
The freight income of ₹14,641.83 crore have been achieved in Might 2023 towards ₹14,083.86 crore freight earnings in Might 2022, thereby an enchancment of about 4% over final 12 months.
“Throughout the month of Might 2023, originating freight loading of 134 MT has been achieved towards loading of 131.50 MT in Might 2022, which is an enchancment of approx. 2% over the past 12 months. Freight income of Rs. 14641.83 crore have been achieved in Might 2023 towards ₹14083.86 crore freight earnings in Might 2022, thereby an enchancment of about 4% over final 12 months,“ the Ministry of Railways mentioned.
Coal accounted for the best freight loading in Might 2023, with 65.89 MT, adopted by 15.23 MT in iron ore, 13.20 MT in cement, and 10.96 MT in different items.
Containers, fertilizers, meals grains, and mineral oil have been additionally transported, with respective freight loadings of 6.79 MT, 4.89 MT, 4.85 MT, and 4.23 MT.
“On cumulative foundation from April – Might 2023, freight loading of 260.28 MT achieved towards final 12 months loading of 253.48 MT, an enchancment of approximate 3% over final 12 months loading. Railways have earned ₹28,512.46 crore towards ₹27,066.42 crore over the past 12 months which is an enchancment of approx. 5% as in comparison with the identical interval of the final 12 months,” it added.
The Ministry of Railways attributed the expansion to the implementation of its “Hungry For Cargo“ mantra, which goals to enhance service supply and ease of doing enterprise. Indian Railways has made sustained efforts to draw new site visitors from each standard and non-conventional commodity streams, leading to elevated enterprise for the rail community.
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Up to date: 08 Jun 2023, 07:00 PM IST
Supply: Live Mint