For passengers’ convenience, Indian Railways extends trips of five special trains; see list and other detailsDespite COVID-19 challenges, Indian Railways records best-ever freight loading performance; details

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Guwahati: Trains are seen parked at Guwahati Railway station yard after lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Guwahati, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Indian Railways has suspended all passenger services until March 31 and only goods trains will run during the period. The suspension includes all suburban train services. (PTI Photo)(PTI24-03-2020_000119B)

Boost to Indian Railways’ freight loading! In the last 7 years, Indian Railways has continued to be the key driver of the economy and at the forefront of transforming by upgrading passenger services, expanding connectivity, enhancing freight performance, and strengthening the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said.

Despite the Covid crisis and challenges, the national transporter has witnessed the highest ever freight loading in the financial year 2020-21. According to the Railway Ministry, Indian Railways recorded the highest ever freight loading in a year by loading 1233 MT during the year 2020-21 compared to 1210 MT during the financial year2019-20.

According to the Railway Ministry, during the financial year 2020-21, Indian Railways earned freight revenue of Rs 1,17,199 crore compared to freight revenue of Rs 1,13,481 crore during the financial year 2019-20 (3.28 per cent higher). A few days ago, Indian Railways announced that it has witnessed double digit growth in its freight traffic.

In May 2021, the ministry said that freight figures continue to maintain the high momentum for the national transporter in terms of earnings as well as loading.

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financial express
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