NFR has been focusing to boost freight train movement within its jurisdiction to ensure that more and more commodities are transported giving the much-needed fillip to the economy. Various initiatives have been taken by NFR in this direction. Some of the measures are as follows:
1 The average speed of goods train has been increased to almost 50 kmph (more than 75% increases in comparison to last year).
2 This has resulted into better turnaround time for goods train leading to better utilization of assets.
3 Facilities and amenities available at about 15 goods sheds have been drastically improved to facilitate hassle free loading and un-loading of commodities.
4 The existing policies for opening new private freight terminals and sidings have been further simplified.
5 Freight rakes are being made available on demand to transporters.
6 Business Development Units (BDUs) set up in all Divisions and Head Quarter are inconstant touch with traders and transporters within their jurisdiction.
7 Time tabled Parcel trains are being run from places like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata,Secunderabad etc ensuring timely delivery of booked parcel items.
8 Kishan Setu Parcel trains are being run between Guwahati-Dibrugarh, Guwahati-Agartala, Howrah-Dibrugarh
9 The busy season charge of 15% has been withdrawn to provide tariff rationalizationbenefit to various sectors.
10.Surcharge of 5% on two-point mini rake has also been withdrawn.
11.Stabling charges for automobile container waived till 31.10.2020.
Various non-tariff measures have also been taken by NFR. Some of them are as follows:
1 Distance restriction for mini and two point rakes have been eased out.
2 Two point unloading allowed for automobile traffic.
3 All private sidings opened for loading and unloading of parcel traffic. These initiatives offer an unprecedented opportunity to the traders to transport their goods easily in a more economic way than ever before.
