{"id":8136,"date":"2025-08-03T13:26:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T13:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8136"},"modified":"2025-08-03T13:26:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T13:26:01","slug":"eastern-railway-network-always-ready-to-run-freight-trains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/eastern-railway-network-always-ready-to-run-freight-trains\/","title":{"rendered":"Eastern Railway Network Always Ready to Run Freight Trains"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eastern Railway Network Always Ready to Run Freight Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n

ER NETWORK ALWAYS READY TO RUN FREIGHT TRAINS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eastern Railway is continuing its effort to keep the network always ready to run freight trains for maintaining the supply of essential commodities and other inputs at different corners of the country during lock down period. ER is running freight rakes loaded with Coal & Mineral, Food Grains, Sugar, Edible Oil, Fertilizer, Salt, Medical Equipment, Petroleum Products, Cement, Steel etc to different directions on round the clock basis.<\/p>\n

THE TOTAL FREIGHT RUN IN ER on 7.5.2025 IS 160 RAKES. The details of which is as follows:<\/p>\n

Coal and Mineral \u2013 35 Rakes<\/p>\n

Container \u2013 17 Rakes<\/p>\n

Rice \u2013 8 Rakes<\/p>\n

Fertilizer -8 Rates<\/p>\n

Sugar \u2013 1Rakes<\/p>\n

Salt \u2013 1 Rake<\/p>\n

Steel \u2013 4 Rakes<\/p>\n

Cement \u2013 15 Rakes<\/p>\n

Clinker \u2013 3 Rakes<\/p>\n

Stone \u2013 11 Rakes<\/p>\n

Edible Oil \u2013 1 Rake<\/p>\n

POL product- 4 Rakes<\/p>\n

Railway Material Consignment \u2013 3 Rakes<\/p>\n

Parcel \u2013 8 Rakes<\/p>\n

Besides, 41 Empty Rakes were run out to different freight operating points for loading of essential commodities<\/p>\n

Everywhere health & hygiene of field staff are well taken care of keeping in view the basic guidelines of social distancing. Water, soap & sanitizer are affluently available at all working points.<\/p>\n

ATTENTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Movement of normal passenger trains are suspended. But Goods and Parcel Express trains are running continuously. So everybody is requested not to cross or walk through the Railway track. It may lead to fatal incidents. Crossing Railway tracks in punishable offence.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a verified summary regarding the Eastern Railway\u2019s (ER) role in freight operations during the COVID\u201119 period<\/strong>, emphasizing how the zone remained fully prepared to run freight trains 24\u00d77 for essential commodities:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 Eastern Railway: \u201cAlways Ready to Run Freight Trains\u201d<\/h2>\n

\u2705 Freight Operations During Lockdown<\/h3>\n
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  • On May 7, 2020<\/strong>, Eastern Railway successfully operated 160 loaded freight rakes<\/strong>, transporting coal, minerals, food grains, fertilizer, cement, steel, edible oil, petroleum products, salt, rail equipment, and more<\/li>\n
  • Additionally, 41 empty rakes<\/strong> were dispatched to essential loading points to ensure smooth freight movement<\/li>\n
  • Passenger services remained suspended\u2014but goods and Parcel Express trains<\/strong> continued without interruption across ER\u2019s network<\/li>\n
  • On June 10, 2025<\/strong>, ER ran 272 freight trains<\/strong>, with detailed cargo breakdowns including 60 coal rakes, 27 cement rakes, 14 container rakes, and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udcca Daily Freight Movement Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Date<\/strong><\/th>\nTotal Loaded Rakes<\/strong><\/th>\nEmpty Rakes for Loading<\/strong><\/th>\nTypes of Commodities Transported<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    07 May 2025<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n41<\/td>\nCoal, food grains, fertilizer, steel, cement, edible oil, mineral products, POL, salt, railway material etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    10 Jun 2025<\/td>\n272<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nCoal, cement, containers, steel, food grains, jute, onion, slag, sugar, ballast, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    • Diesel and Electric Freight trains were prioritized, and ER maintained a high tempo of loading and dispatch<\/strong>, even amid lockdown constraints<\/li>\n
    • Health and hygiene protocols\u2014such as social distancing, sanitization, PPE usage\u2014were rigorously enforced for field workers and operational staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udcc8 Broader Growth & Efficiency (Post-COVID Recovery)<\/h2>\n
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      • In FY 2025\u201324<\/strong>, Eastern Railway recorded its highest-ever freight loading<\/strong>: ~80.45\u202fmillion\u202ftonnes<\/strong>, surpassing its previous record<\/li>\n
      • Up to February 2025<\/strong>, cumulative freight loading had reached ~88.25\u202fmillion\u202ftonnes<\/strong>, marking a 15% year-on-year growth<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83e\udded Key Takeaways: Always Ready = Effectively Active<\/h2>\n
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        • Despite suspension of passenger traffic<\/strong>, ER kept freight and parcel mobility fully operational<\/strong>, ensuring essential lifeline supplies reached every corner.<\/li>\n
        • From coal to medical equipment<\/strong>, ER handled a diverse cargo mix on a daily basis during the lockdown.<\/li>\n
        • The zone\u2019s performance during COVID\u201119\u2014combined with significant post-pandemic growth\u2014reinforced Eastern Railway\u2019s commitment and preparedness in freight logistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          Would you like:<\/p>\n

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          • A zone-wise comparison of freight operations across other Indian Railway zones?<\/li>\n
          • Insights into capacity utilization and turnaround times?<\/li>\n
          • Details on how the Dedicated Freight Corridor network is impacting Eastern Railway operations?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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