Railways launches first AC cargo express train, transports chocolates, noodle & more

By Team Newsable | First Published Oct 4, 2021, 5:08 PM IST

Northern Railway General Manager Ashutosh Gangal announced that a train carrying ICF's standard air-conditioned passenger coaches had been converted into freight for the first time.

Northern Railway has begun operating an AC freight express train. The express freight train would run from Ferozepur Division's Sanhewal to South Western Railway's Yesvantpur, with 20 second and third AC carriages. At 1:45 am on October 1, it left Sanhewal of the Ferozepur division for Yeshwantpur of the South Western Railway. According to authorities, an AC freight express train operated on Indian rails at the time.

Northern Railway General Manager Ashutosh Gangal announced that a train carrying ICF's standard air-conditioned passenger coaches had been converted into freight for the first time. There are also plans in place for the loading of 121 tonnes of material. Chocolate, raw materials, noodles, sauce, and fabric, among other things, have been put into the train. Officer Gangal further commended and lauded the efforts of all officers and workers who contributed to the smooth operation of the Parcel Express train with ICF coaches (ICF/Conventional passenger coaches).

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According to sources, the railways are continuously trying to boost their earnings. The board is concentrating on train loading and timely delivery of commodities. The initiatives are assisting in improving the railways' credibility as well as income. According to PRS Legislative Research, Railways' anticipated income for 2021-22 is Rs 2,17,460 crore, a 12% increase over 2019-20.

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