The rail line doubling work of Ernakulam-Kayamkulam line through Kottayam and Alappuzha will be over by 2014-15. Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has said that the work is going on as per the revised schedule and this was the first time that the Railways is providing ‘committed funds’ for track doubling in the busy corridor.
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There are many players other than ports who should work together to implement the green ports concept, says Capt. BVJK Sharma, Joint Managing Director & CEO, JSW Infrastructure,
Southern Railways suggests industrialists to set up freight terminal
Southern Railways suggested industrialists in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to come together and set up a private freight terminal to move the goods manufactured or produced in this region to upcountry markets. Sujatha Jayaraj, the Divisional Railway Manager of Southern Railways – Salem Division said this during an interactive session with industrialists in Coimbatore
Southern Railways suggests industrialists to set up freight terminal
Southern Railways suggested industrialists in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to come together and set up a private freight terminal to move the goods manufactured or produced in this region to upcountry markets. Sujatha Jayaraj, the Divisional Railway Manager of Southern Railways – Salem Division said this during an interactive session with industrialists in Coimbatore
Railways to woo pvt firms to set up terminals at ports
Railways has drawn up a new policy draft to attract private players for setting up rail terminals at ports and sought suggestions from prospective investors before finalising the draft. The policy entails the framework of guidelines for development of rail terminals and associated logistics facilities for cargo handling and other value added services at privately developed ports.
early completion of rail proj
Considering that the achievement of target by Coal India (CIL) in 2012-17 depends on the proposed three railway tracks, government plans to expedite the projects. In this regard, the Prime MinisterÂ’s Office urged the Railways to execute them within three years of the necessary clearances being obtained. These railway tracks will facilitate the evacuation of around 100 million tonne every year, starting 2015.
Land dispute delays MUTP-II project
Maharashtra government and the Indian Railways are locked in an ownership dispute over a 20,000 sq m land in Bandra, Mumbai. The commercial exploitation of the land is necessary for the Rs 5,300-crore Mumbai Urban Transport Project-II (MUTP-II) project, which was sanctioned in 2008. The project was approved under the arrangement that nearl
Railways revamps private freight terminal policy
After the tepid response to its private freight terminal (PFT) policy, the railways have revamped it. They’ve simplified the revenue sharing clause by delinking it from the wholesale price index.
Logistics need operational push
The railways sector has more scope to grow than any other transport sector. With a current length of 71,000 km, its coverage is far below what it should be for both passenger and freight traffic.
PMO to oversee DFC project to speed up work
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) will henceforth directly monitor the progress of the construction of the Dedicated FreÂight Corridor (DFC), virtually taking the job away from the Railways.Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held a meeting in February to take stock of the proÂgress, apparently dissatisfied with the role of the Railways which was primarily to monitor the progress of the job, the execution of which had been handed over to the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL).