Some of the country’s leading freight transport firms have proposed certain steps that could help improve freight transport services on Indian Railways. The demand for this was made during the National Freight Seminar conducted by the Center for Transport Research and Management (CTRAM) at the SCOPE Complex in Delhi. The firms have asked for freight and parcel wagon investment in the current policy framework. The theme of the seminar was "Synergy on Track: Transforming India's Logistics - Rail Express Revolution."

The delegates have recommended adopting this system on dedicated corridors where the traffic is low, since this would ease the process of freight transport. According to Rinkesh Roy, the CEO of JSW Infra, the Freight and Parcel Wagon Investment Scheme would help increase the capacity of freight transport using private investments, which would be beneficial for the freight sector. He said that it was necessary to ensure cost parity between road and rail in short haulage container freight transport. It was also recommended that port fees, rail freight and last mile freight costs be taken into consideration. The representatives also highlighted that there were not enough such wagons available with the railways.

Concor's Director of International Markets and Operations, Vijay Kumar Singh, called for the introduction of modern machinery and systems for simultaneous loading and unloading of large cargo. He also urged the purchase of new BOBNS wagons for iron ore transportation. Prabhat Kumar of Tata International Logistics, Mahendra Birhade, Chief Operating Officer of DP World Rail, and Anil Gambhir, Chief Financial Officer of DTDC, also made suggestions.

World Bank and ADB Advisor Sachin Bhanushali, Colonel Viresh Sharma of Amazon India, and Blue Dart Chief Operating Officer Vikram Mansukhani also shared their views on freight transportation. These suggestions are aimed at increasing the freight efficiency of Indian Railways.

Indian Railways Executive Director Freight Transportation MS Bajwa stated that the Railways has taken the suggestions made by freight companies seriously and assured that these suggestions will be taken into account when formulating policy. Dr. Manoj Singh, Member Operations and Business, Railway Board, was also present at the seminar. Additional Member Traffic Devendra Kumar and CTRAM Executive Director Amit Kumar Singh were also present. This stance demonstrates the Railways' commitment to improving the freight sector.

Private investment can significantly increase the Railways' freight capacity. The availability of freight and parcel wagons on dedicated corridors will save time, reduce freight costs, and increase efficiency. Cost parity in short-distance transportation will reduce dependence on road transport. Modern machinery and systems will speed up loading and unloading processes. This will strengthen the overall Indian freight system.

Some of the country’s leading freight transport firms have proposed certain steps that could help improve freight transport services on Indian Railways. The demand for this was made during the National Freight Seminar conducted by the Center for Transport Research and Management (CTRAM) at the SCOPE Complex in Delhi. The firms have asked for freight and parcel wagon investment in the current policy framework. The theme of the seminar was "Synergy on Track: Transforming India's Logistics - Rail Express Revolution."

The delegates have recommended adopting this system on dedicated corridors where the traffic is low, since this would ease the process of freight transport. According to Rinkesh Roy, the CEO of JSW Infra, the Freight and Parcel Wagon Investment Scheme would help increase the capacity of freight transport using private investments, which would be beneficial for the freight sector. He said that it was necessary to ensure cost parity between road and rail in short haulage container freight transport. It was also recommended that port fees, rail freight and last mile freight costs be taken into consideration. The representatives also highlighted that there were not enough such wagons available with the railways.

Concor's Director of International Markets and Operations, Vijay Kumar Singh, called for the introduction of modern machinery and systems for simultaneous loading and unloading of large cargo. He also urged the purchase of new BOBNS wagons for iron ore transportation. Prabhat Kumar of Tata International Logistics, Mahendra Birhade, Chief Operating Officer of DP World Rail, and Anil Gambhir, Chief Financial Officer of DTDC, also made suggestions.

World Bank and ADB Advisor Sachin Bhanushali, Colonel Viresh Sharma of Amazon India, and Blue Dart Chief Operating Officer Vikram Mansukhani also shared their views on freight transportation. These suggestions are aimed at increasing the freight efficiency of Indian Railways.

Indian Railways Executive Director Freight Transportation MS Bajwa stated that the Railways has taken the suggestions made by freight companies seriously and assured that these suggestions will be taken into account when formulating policy. Dr. Manoj Singh, Member Operations and Business, Railway Board, was also present at the seminar. Additional Member Traffic Devendra Kumar and CTRAM Executive Director Amit Kumar Singh were also present. This stance demonstrates the Railways' commitment to improving the freight sector.

Private investment can significantly increase the Railways' freight capacity. The availability of freight and parcel wagons on dedicated corridors will save time, reduce freight costs, and increase efficiency. Cost parity in short-distance transportation will reduce dependence on road transport. Modern machinery and systems will speed up loading and unloading processes. This will strengthen the overall Indian freight system.