WALTAIR DIVISION ACHIEVES MILESTONE WITH FIRST REFRIGERATOR CONTAINER RAKE
Waltair Division of East Coast Railway has marked a significant milestone by successfully loading its first refrigerator container rake with frozen shrimps from the Multi Model Logistics Park of Container Corporation of India (CCJS), Visakhapatnam to the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Central Railway. This development underscores the division’s commitment to enhancing rail freight operations and achieving remarkable growth in its revenue streams.
The inaugural rake, consisting wagons equipped with power packs, carried a substantial 1,080 tonnes of frozen shrimps. This helps in generating additional revenue with new traffic. Previously, this type of cargo was transported by road, but thanks to sustained interaction with Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), Visakhapatnam and diligent efforts by the Waltair Division, the traffic has been successfully shifted to rail.
The transition to rail transportation for this significant volume of frozen shrimps not only represents a shift in logistics but also contributes to the incremental freight earnings of the Waltair Division. This achievement highlights the division’s capability to handle specialized cargo efficiently and opens up new avenues for further growth in freight operations.
Congratulating the Team, Divisional Railway Manager Shri Saurabh Prasad said that Waltair Division is committed to enhance the freight services and exploring innovative solutions to boost its revenue. This successful operation is a testament to the effectiveness of collaboration with partners like CONCOR and the division’s relentless pursuit of operational excellence.
