NASHIK : In a significant boost to its freight operations, Central Railway (CR) has successfully commenced the first-ever loading of automobiles from the newly notified Igatpuri Goods Shed in the Nashik district. The inaugural indent for this service was placed by Transport Corporation of India Ltd (TCOI), marking a new chapter in logistical efficiency for the region.
A total of 100 cars have been loaded for transportation in 25 New Modified Goods (NMG) wagons, specifically designed for the safe and efficient transport of vehicles. These rakes bound for Nautanwa Goods Terminal in North Eastern Railway in the Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh are expected to generate a revenue of approximately Rs. 17,16,750 per rake.
The vehicles loaded consist of a mixed fleet of cars sourced directly from the Mahindra & Mahindra plant in Nashik. By utilizing the Igatpuri Goods Shed, the Mumbai-headquartered Central Railway provides a more accessible and streamlined loading point for manufacturers in the Nashik industrial belt, reducing lead times and logistical overheads.
The notification of the Igatpuri Goods Shed for automobile loading is part of Central Railway’s ongoing efforts to diversify its freight basket and provide end-to-end solutions for the automotive industry.
Rail transport reduces carbon footprint and highway congestion compared to road movement. The shift from road to rail for automobile transport continues to offer a more sustainable, faster, and cost-effective alternative for bulk logistics.
“Central Railway’s Mumbai Division continues to tap new commodities and markets to increase its freight share under the Gati Shakti vision,” a CR spokesperson said.
