Latest Freight Transportation News & Updates

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India’s largest passenger vehicle maker Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Wednesday said it has crossed a major milestone by cumulatively dispatching over 30 lakh vehicles through the Indian Railways network, underlining its push towards greener and more sustainable logistics operations.The company said it has steadily increased the share of rail transport in its overall outbound logistics over the last decade.Rail-based dispatches accounted for just 5 per cent of total v…

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan Railways, once regarded as a backbone of national integration, is grappling with a severe structural crisis marked by weak governance, ageing infrastructure and declining public trust, a report has said.According to recent government and industry data cited by The News International, the railways’ revenue has risen significantly from around Rs 60 billion in 2021-22 to over Rs 93 billion in 2024-25 — reflecting nearly 50 per cent growth.The increase has been…

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Indian Railways is rapidly transforming freight transportation in the country, setting new benchmarks in speed, efficiency and reliability through its Dedicated Freight Corridor network, Ministry of Railways said on Wednesday. The modern freight system is helping move goods faster and at lower costs, while also easing pressure on traditional railway lines used by passenger trains.In a major achievement, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL)…