The NFR informed on August 24, that freight loading status in its sector of the railways has shown marked improvement. (NFR/CPRO Photo)
Maligaon, August 24 (MExN): In view of the recent thrust given in freight train operation by NFR, the loading scenario of items which are moved by freight trains has shown marked improvement.
This increase can be called noteworthy because, the entire train operation including loading / un-loading has to be performed by observing all COVID related protocols like social distancing etc, informed a press release from the NFR.
In comparison to April to July of 2019, the loading of cement has increased by 188.9% during April to July of 2020. Similarly, loading of petroleum products during April to July, 2020 increased by 8.2% in comparison to the same period last year. Loading of food-grains in the month of July, 2020 increased by 51.95% in comparison to the same month last year. Similarly container loading during the month of July, 2020 has also increased by 20% in comparison to July,2019.
It may be mentioned here that, in order to improve transportation of freight traffic during the lockdown period NFR has been opening new stations for handling inward and outward goods traffic.
In order to get additional freight traffic, Business Development Units (BDUs) have already been formed at Zonal and Divisional level. Interactions are being done by these BDUs for getting additional freight traffic. This has helped in getting new traffic and new customers.
“Punctual running of goods trains is being ensured by NFR through constant monitoring. NFR has already improved the facilities and infrastructures at all the loading un-loading terminals by improving approach road, better lighting, rest rooms for labours, drinking water facilities etc so that loading/unloading work can go on un-hindered and local economy continue to get the support,” the NFR press release stated.
