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Freight incentives introduced over WR to increase loading and earningsIndia

Freight incentives introduced over WR to increase loading and earnings

<p>Western Railway has introduced various incentive schemes of Ministry of Railways, to boost the economic growth by attracting freight transporters to tie up with Railways for transportation of their goods & parcels . Looking at the overall market scenario and based on the existing traffic pattern, such schemes results in win-win situation for both. However, […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
WR transported 17.11 Million tonnes through 8359 rakes of goods trains during lockdownIndia

WR transported 17.11 Million tonnes through 8359 rakes of goods trains during lockdown

<p>Despite complete lockdown imposed from 22nd March, 2020 and the current partial lockdown, Western Railway has trasported essential commodities to various parts of the country. WR load 8359 rakes of goods trains till 5th July, 2020, including various essential commodities such as POL – 914, Fertilizers – 1301, Salt – 470, Foodgrain-88, Cement – 569, […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
WR to run three more parcel special trains with 80 tripsIndia

WR to run three more parcel special trains with 80 trips

<p> Trains run between between Bandra T- Ludhiana, Okha – Guwahati and Porbandar – Shalimar Western Railway’s Parcel Special trains are continuously on the move during the wake of COVID 19 to transport most  essential items like medical equipment, medicines, food grains.  They also ensuring the supply of milk and milk products to different parts of […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
Western Railway GM took stock of the progress of railway Electrification projectsIndia

Western Railway GM took stock of the progress of railway Electrification projects

<p>Western Railway has been a pioneer in commissioning of electrification of railway routes and has achieved highest electrification of 664 RKM, the highest among all Zonal Railways during last financial year 2019-20.  In a bid to retain its top position during current financial year also, Alok Kansal – General Manager of Western Railway has reviewed […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
WR beautifies Mahim station with Heros of Mumbai Murals as a tribute to Corona warriorsIndia

WR beautifies Mahim station with Heros of Mumbai Murals as a tribute to Corona warriors

<p>During the nationwide lockdown many people had come forward, braved adversity and put their own lives at risk to make sure that we are safe. As an ode to these Corona Warriors, Western Rly in association with ST+ART India Foundation alongwith Asian Paints, has beautified the exterior facade of Mahim railway station with murals titled […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
WR commenced 162 suburban services in Mumbai for essential category staff of governmentIndia

WR commenced 162 suburban services in Mumbai for essential category staff of government

<p>Many government and state government offices starts operating after the declaration of Unlock 1.0. As per the demand of Government of Maharashtra, Western Railway has commenced its 162 local train services on the Mumbai suburban section after 84 days of complete closure since 23rd March, 2020. The services resumed as per the defined protocol & […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
18.35 Lakh migrants with families reached their home towns in 1221 Shramik special trainsIndia

18.35 Lakh migrants with families reached their home towns in 1221 Shramik special trains

<p> Porbandar – Shalimar & Okha – Guwahati Parcel Special Trains Extended To Run With Revised Dates Western Railway  has operated 1221  Shramik Special trains from 2nd  May, 2020 to 11th  June, 2020, which have carried approx. 18.35 lakh migrant labourers & their families to their desired destinations. Lakhs of migrant workers and their families have […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
WR observed World Environment Day on this year’s theme Celebrate BiodiversityIndia

WR observed World Environment Day on this year’s theme Celebrate Biodiversity

<p> Introduced various pioneering initiatives for conservation of environment The ‘World Environment Day’ was observed by Western Rly on 5th June, 2020 with this year’s theme ‘Celebrate Biodiversity’ with an aim to spread awareness about conserving the environment. To mark this occasion WR GM Alok Kansal administered a pledge to Additional GM, all Principal Heads of […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
WR to run five more parcel special trains to various destinationsIndia

WR to run five more parcel special trains to various destinations

<p>Western Railway’s Parcel Special trains are continuously on the move transporting most  essential items like medical equipments, medicines, food grains, milk and milk products during the lockdown period. In continuation to this, 5 more  parcel special trains with total 82 trips are scheduled to run between Bandra T- Ludhiana, Bandra T -Okha, Okha – Guwahati, […]</p>

By Palak Vaghela
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