Parcel trains galore across IR

All zones are running parcel trains to keep the supplies of essential items intact during the 21-day lockdown.. Read more

IR carries over 2.67 lakh wagons in the last 12 days

IR carried over 2.67 lakh wagons in the last 12 days. Read more

SWR to run Timetabled Weekly Parcel Express Between Bengaluru and Delhi

South Western Railway has decided to run a weekly timetabled Parcel Special Express Train between Yesvantpur and Nizamuddin for two trips during the lockdown period. Read more

Trucks on Rails: Indian Railways to Test Roll-On Roll-Off Service on Bengaluru-Solapur Route

Indian Railways has approved a trial of Roll On Roll Off service for goods transporters on the Bengaluru-Solapur route between Nelamangala and Bale Read more

Lockdown: Indian Railways and IRCTC supply 11,000+ Lunches to Needy in One Day, to Expand Output Further

IRCTC and Indian Railways have geared up to supply meals to the needy at various locations were base kitchens are located. Over 11,000 meals were supplied on 29th March Read more

Despite Lockdown, Indian Railways Loads 23,000+ Wagons of Essential Commodities on 27th March, 1.25 Lakh Wagons in 5 Days

23682 wagons of essential commodities were ferried by Indian Railways in 425 rakes to ensure that the supply chains keep functioning. The total number of wagons carrying essential commodities during… Read more

SR: Special Parcel Trains to run for Transport of Essential Goods

Southern Railway to run special parcel trains in order to transport medical or other essential goods between Coimbatore-Delhi, Rajkot, Jaipur, and Salem-Bhatinda are ready to run Read more

SWR: Transport of Essential Commodities via Rail Continues in Lockdown

In Bengaluru Division, 21 Rakes of essential commodities were moved for the districts of Bengaluru urban and surrounding region. These rakes had rice, wheat, LPG, fuel and salt Read more

Indian Railways Declares Force Majeure till 14th April 2020

Indian Railways has decided that the period from 22.03.2020 to 14.04.2020 shall be treated under “Force Majeure”. During this period no demurrage, wharfage, stacking, stabling, detention and ground usage charge… Read more

Working with State Govts to Ensure Transport of Essential Goods: SWR GM

South Western Railway is working with other zones and state governments to ensure transport of commodities continues with minimal staff Read more