Indian Railways ensures that supply of sugar, salt and edible oil are fully maintained for consumption of the common man during the COVID-19 lockdown
From 23rd March to 4th April 2020, Railways has transported 1342 wagons of sugar, 958 wagons of salt and 378 wagons/tanks of edible oil
New Delhi, 5th April, 2020
Indian Railways has been making all efforts to ensure that there is no shortage of sugar, salt and edible oil for consumption of the common man during the nationwide lock down due to COVID-19. The loading, transportation and unloading of these essential commodities has been in progress in full swing during this period.
During last 13 days from 23rd March to 4th April 2020, Railways loaded and carried 1342 wagons of sugar, 958 wagons of salt and 378 wagons/tanks of edible oil (One wagon contains 58-60 ton consignment). Details are as follows:
| Sl. No. | Date | No. of wagons of Sugar | No. of wagons of Salt | No. of wagons of Edible Oil |
| 1. | 23.03.2020 | 42 | 168 | – |
| 2. | 24.03.2020 | – | 168 | 50 |
| 3. | 25.03.2020 | 42 | 42 | – |
| 4. | 26.03.2020 | 42 | 42 | – |
| 5. | 27.03.2020 | 42 | 42 | – |
| 6. | 28.03.2020 | 126 | 42 | 50 |
| 7. | 29.03.2020 | 210 | 42 | 42 |
| 8. | 30.03.2020 | 252 | 8 | – |
| 9. | 31.03.2020 | 293 | 84 | – |
| 10. | 01.04.2020 | 210 | – | – |
| 11. | 02.04.2020 | – | 133 | 64 |
| 12. | 03.04.2020 | 41 | 103 | 122 |
| 13. | 04.04.2020 | 42 | 84 | 50 |
| Total | 1342 | 958 | 378 |
Freight movement is being closely monitored by officials at very senior level. Issues which were earlier being faced by Railways at many terminal points in loading and unloading operations are being effectively resolved. Indian Railways along with Ministry of Home affairs is keeping in touch with State Governments to sort out any such operational issue if they arise.
