{"id":6350,"date":"2025-08-10T14:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T14:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6350"},"modified":"2025-08-10T14:04:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T14:04:14","slug":"launching-of-liberalized-comprehensive-parcel-leasing-policy-cplp-liberalized-policy-on-parcel-cargo-express-trains-pcet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/launching-of-liberalized-comprehensive-parcel-leasing-policy-cplp-liberalized-policy-on-parcel-cargo-express-trains-pcet\/","title":{"rendered":"LAUNCHING OF LIBERALIZED \u2018COMPREHENSIVE PARCEL LEASING POLICY (CPLP) & LIBERALIZED POLICY ON \u2018PARCEL CARGO EXPRESS TRAINS (PCET)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LAUNCHING OF LIBERALIZED \u2018COMPREHENSIVE PARCEL LEASING POLICY (CPLP) & LIBERALIZED POLICY ON \u2018PARCEL CARGO EXPRESS TRAINS (PCET)<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.Liberalized \u2018Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy (CPLP)\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a view to make the \u2018Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy (CPLP)\u2019 customer friendly, following changes are being made \u2013
\nTo bring stability and adequate time for business development, the duration of parcel leasing scheme is being increased from 3 years to 5 years;<\/p>\n

Insulation from budgetary hike \u2013
\n\u2022Assured leased rates with fixed escalation @10% from 4th year
\n\u2022 Realistic assessment of bids<\/p>\n

Security deposit is being rationalized as under \u2013
\n\u2022Fixed @10% of contract value for 1st year
\n\u2022Incentive to run the contract for the full period<\/p>\n

Powers is being delegated to zonal railways to fix the reserve price \u2013
\n\u2022For the 1st time zones are empowered to revise reserve price downwardly
\n\u2022A Paradigm shift, this will bring dynamic pricing in parcel business depending upon various OD flows
\nPowers is being delegated to zonal railways to enhance EMDs amount. This will curb fake and fictitious bidders.<\/p>\n

2.Liberalized policy on \u2018Parcel Cargo Express Trains (PCET)\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following changes are being made in PCET policy \u2013<\/p>\n

Duration of contract is being increased from 3 years to 6 years to give stability and adequate time for development of business<\/p>\n

Insulation from budgetary hike
\n\u2022Assured leased rates with fixed escalation @10% from 4th year
\n\u2022Realistic assessment of bids<\/p>\n

Security deposit is being rationalized as under \u2013
\n\u2022Fixed @10% of contract value for 1st year
\n\u2022Incentive to run the contract for the full period<\/p>\n

Powers is being delegated to zonal railways to fix the reserve price \u2013 For the 1st time zones empowered to revise reserve price downwardly<\/p>\n

Minimum composition of PCET reduced to 15 vans for first 6 months of the contract period to give time to the leaseholder in the initial stage to develop business<\/p>\n

Empowerment to Tender Committee
\n\u2022SOP to finalize PCET tenders delegated
\n\u2022DRMs empowered upto Rs. 25 Crore<\/p>\n

Loading\/ unloading facility at more intermediate stations \u2013 4 intermediate stations is being allowed for a distance of 2000 km.<\/p>\n

Souorce : PIB<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the detailed scoop on the Liberalized Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy (CPLP)<\/strong> and the Liberalized Policy on Parcel Cargo Express Trains (PCET)<\/strong> launched by Indian Railways:<\/p>\n

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1. Launch & Context (June 15, 2025)<\/h2>\n

The policy was officially unveiled by then Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on June 15, 2016<\/strong>, aimed at modernizing and making parcel services more business-friendly.<\/p>\n

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2. Liberalized Comprehensive Parcel Leasing Policy (CPLP)<\/h2>\n

Key enhancements include:<\/p>\n

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  • Contract Duration Extended<\/strong>: From 3 years<\/strong> to 5 years<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Fixed Rate Escalation<\/strong>: 10% increase from the 4th year, insulating against budget fluctuations<\/li>\n
  • Zonal Empowerment<\/strong>:\n
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    • Zonal Railways can now reduce reserve prices<\/em>\u2014introducing flexibility based on market demand<\/li>\n
    • They\u2019re also given authority to adjust Earnest Money Deposits (EMDs)<\/em> to deter bid manipulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Security Deposit Rationalized<\/strong>:\n
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      • Set at 10% of contract value in the 1st year<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Structured to encourage contract adherence across the duration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        3. Liberalized Policy for Parcel Cargo Express Trains (PCET)<\/h2>\n

        Main policy shifts include:<\/p>\n

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        • Contract Tenure Increased<\/strong>: From 3 years<\/strong> to 6 years<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Budget Protection<\/strong>: Leased rates are fixed with a 10% escalation from the 4th year, offering pricing predictability<\/li>\n
        • Zonal Empowerment<\/strong>: Similar delegation as CPLP regarding reserve pricing and EMD adjustments<\/li>\n
        • Leased Train Configuration<\/strong>:\n
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          • Initial 6 months<\/strong>: Minimum of 15 parcel vans + 1 brake van<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Post-6 months<\/strong>: Can scale up to 20 parcel vans<\/strong>, depending on demand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
          • Operational Delegation<\/strong>:\n
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            • Senior DRM (Divisional Railway Managers) empowered to finalize contracts (up to \u20b925 crore)<\/li>\n
            • Intermediate loading\/unloading allowed at up to 4 stations<\/strong> over a 2,000 km route<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              4. Real-World Implementations (2023\u20132025)<\/h2>\n

              Since the policy enactment, multiple PCET services have been launched under these terms:<\/p>\n

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              • Agartala (Tripura) \u2192 Sanehwal (Punjab)<\/strong>:\n
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                • Inaugurated in May 2025<\/li>\n
                • Operates twice monthly (144 round trips over 6 years)<\/li>\n
                • Commenced with 15 parcel vans + 1 brake van<\/strong>, set to expand<\/li>\n
                • Managed by AVG Logistics<\/strong>, tied to ____\u20b968.95 crore contract<\/li>\n
                • Agartala \u2192 Ludhiana<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • Weekly service launched mid-2025<\/li>\n
                  • Capacity starting at 364 tonnes<\/strong>, ramping to 484 tonnes<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  • Estimated revenue: \u20b9198 crore<\/li>\n
                  • Features loading\/unloading stops at Guwahati and Delhi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • Chennai (Royapuram) \u2192 New Delhi (Patel Nagar)<\/strong>:\n
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                    • PCET inaugurated January 2025<\/li>\n
                    • Operated by Rail Transport Corporation of India<\/strong><\/li>\n
                    • Contract spans 6 years with 2 round trips weekly; projected revenue around \u20b9208 crore<\/li>\n
                    • Capacity scaled up from 353 to 468 tonnes mid-contract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      Summary Table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                      Policy \/ Route<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nCapacity Details<\/th>\nContract Value \/ Revenue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                      CPLP<\/strong><\/td>\n5 yrs<\/td>\nParcel space leasing<\/td>\nFlexible bidding structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      PCET Policy<\/strong><\/td>\n6 yrs<\/td>\n15 vans + brake van \u2192 20 vans<\/td>\nDelegated contracts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Agartala\u2013Sanehwal (NFR)<\/strong><\/td>\n6 yrs<\/td>\n15 vans \u2192 expansion<\/td>\n\u20b968.95 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Agartala\u2013Ludhiana (PCET)<\/strong><\/td>\nWeekly<\/td>\n364 t \u2192 484 t<\/td>\n\u20b9198 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Royapuram\u2013Delhi (Southern Railway PCET)<\/strong><\/td>\n6 yrs<\/td>\n353 t \u2192 468 t<\/td>\n\u20b9208 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                      These policy moves and service launches represent Indian Railways\u2019 strategic push toward modern, market-aligned parcel logistics<\/strong>, making rail-based cargo a viable and efficient alternative to road transport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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