May 14, 2026 9:17 PM
Indian Railways records 170% jump in cement transport after logistics reforms
Indian Railways has recorded a 170 per cent rise in cement transportation over the last four months following a series of logistics reforms introduced in November last year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. Reviewing the implementation of container sector reforms, Vaishnaw said the turnaround had been driven by the introduction of innovative bulk cement tank containers and a new bulk cement terminal policy aimed at boosting rail-based freight movement and reducing dependence ...