Central Railway has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to the automobile industry, achieving remarkable efficiency and significant growth this year. With Business Development Units (BDUs) actively collaborating with local industries at both Zonal and Divisional levels, Central Railway has raised the bar for rail transport.
From April 1st, 2023, to September 10th, 2023, Central Railway impressively transported a total of 48,500 automobiles, efficiently loaded into 485 rakes, resulting in an astounding revenue of Rs. 82.78 crore. This achievement marks a substantial improvement compared to the corresponding period last year, with an impressive 19.16% growth in the number of loaded rakes.
This exceptional performance has substantially boosted revenue, with earnings of Rs. 82.78 crore during the April 1st, 2023, to September 10th, 2023 period, compared to Rs. 61.81 crore for the same period last year, showcasing a remarkable growth of 33.92%.
The loading of automobiles for transportation was meticulously executed at key locations, including Kalamboli in the Mumbai Division, Ajni in the Nagpur Division, Nashik Road in the Bhusaval Division, Daund and Vilad in the Solapur Division, and Khadki, Chinchwad, Miraj, and Loni on Pune Division. Leading clients of Central Railway in this endeavor include renowned automobile giants such as M/s Mahindra & Mahindra, M/s Tata Motors, and M/s Maruti Udyog, who regularly rely on railway services for vehicle transit.
The Pune Division has emerged as a frontrunner in this accomplishment, boasting a loading of 341 rakes during the April 1st, 2023, to September 10th, 2023 period, compared to 254 rakes loaded during the same period last year. The Bhusaval Division has also made a significant contribution, with 126 rakes loaded during the same timeframe, up from 102 rakes in the previous year.
Additionally, Central Railway transported 8 ambulances from Pune during this period, underscoring the versatility of rail transport services provided. These automobile dispatches were efficiently delivered to various parts of the country, further solidifying Central Railway’s pivotal role in fulfilling the transportation requirements of the automobile industry.
Central Railway’s unwavering dedication to delivering efficient and dependable transportation services is evidently reaping rewards, benefiting both the railway sector and the automobile industry.
