Freight Train Rates India

The first consignment of 'laterite' - was transported between two states through Indian Railways' freight network for the first time, resulting in a revenue generation of Rs.19.21 lakh

The railways is in the process of "rationalising" its passengers and freight fares, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said on Thursday. He, however, refused to say if the prices will be increased.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's maiden Budget is high on vision and small announcements, but could push up cost of logistics that can hurt initiatives like the 'Make in India' campaign, analysts said on Thursday.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday announced hiked freight rates on cement, coal, food grain and pulses, urea, kerosene and LPG by up to 10 per cent to mop up an additional Rs 4,000 crore per year but spared passengers from any raise in fares while ruling out privatisation.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday spared passengers from any hike in fares but made changes in freight rates to rake in more money while ruling out privatisation.

After the recent hike in freight rates by six per cent, upper class train journey may also become costly with the Railways finalising plan to rationalise passenger fares to tide over its financial problems.

The first consignment of 'laterite' - was transported between two states through Indian Railways' freight network for the first time, resulting in a revenue generation of Rs.19.21 lakh

The railways is in the process of "rationalising" its passengers and freight fares, Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav said on Thursday. He, however, refused to say if the prices will be increased.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's maiden Budget is high on vision and small announcements, but could push up cost of logistics that can hurt initiatives like the 'Make in India' campaign, analysts said on Thursday.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday announced hiked freight rates on cement, coal, food grain and pulses, urea, kerosene and LPG by up to 10 per cent to mop up an additional Rs 4,000 crore per year but spared passengers from any raise in fares while ruling out privatisation.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday spared passengers from any hike in fares but made changes in freight rates to rake in more money while ruling out privatisation.

After the recent hike in freight rates by six per cent, upper class train journey may also become costly with the Railways finalising plan to rationalise passenger fares to tide over its financial problems.