Indian Railways targets short-haul cargo

Indian Railways sets its sights on capturing short-distance freight traffic - Maritime Gateway

Indian Railways is working on a freight rate reduction plan for short-haul cargo—specifically targeting movements within 300 kilometres—to directly compete with road-based transportation. This initiative, now being piloted in industrially active states such as Gujarat and Maharashtra, is poised to transform short-distance freight dynamics and contribute towards decarbonising India’s transport ecosystem. At present, short-haul freight by rail is …

Indian Railways targets short-haul cargo

Indian Railways is working on a freight rate reduction plan for short-haul cargo—specifically targeting movements within 300 kilometres—to directly compete with road-based transportation. This initiative, now being piloted in industrially active states such as Gujarat and Maharashtra, is poised to transform short-distance freight dynamics and contribute towards decarbonising India’s transport ecosystem. At present, short-haul freight by rail is …