Central Railway Working 24/7 To Ensure The Uninterrupted Supply Of Essential Commodities & Coal, Loaded 190 Rakes In Last 4 days
Mumbai: Due to the pandemic of coronavirus, Railways has suspended the operations of passenger train services across the country till 14.4.2020. Currently, Railways is operating only freight trains across the country.
Central Railway is making all efforts to ensure the availability of essential commodities through its uninterrupted freight services. During the situation of lockdown in various States, Central Railway deployed staff at various good sheds, stations and control offices and is working on a 24/7 basis to ensure that the supply of essential items for the nation does not get affected.
The total tonnage of all these freight during the four days (22 to 25.3.2020) is approximately 5.66 lakh tonnes ( 0.56Million Tonnes). In terms of wagons, it is 9,837 wagons
Coal was the bulk one that was loaded in 102 rakes for power plants at Parli, Nashik, Paras, Koradi and Mouda in Maharashtra and Sarani and Singaji in Madhya Pradesh. Nagpur ran 100 rakes and 2 from Mumbai.
Petrol, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) & LPG was carried in 17 rakes for supply to various destinations like Gaigaon, Khapari, Tali, etc. Bhusaval alone ran 13 rakes. It also ran one full rake of onions.
Out of 57 rakes of container traffic, Mumbai alone accounted for 46 rakes. All the 6 rakes of fertilizer originated from Mumbai Division dispatched to the North & South part of India.
Freight movement is being closely monitored by officials at a very senior level. Central Railway understands its crucial role during this difficult time and requests all the stakeholders to fully support in this endeavor.
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