City
Epaper

Northern Railway's Ambala division records highest ever single day freight earning

By ANI | Updated: April 11, 2020 22:25 IST

The Ambala division of Northern Railway has recorded the highest ever freight earning in a single day, amounting Rs 10.4 crore, amid its effort to ensure supply of essential goods across the country during 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19.

Open in App
The Ambala division of Northern Railway has recorded the highest ever freight earning in a single day, amounting Rs 10.4 crore, amid its effort to ensure supply of essential goods across the country during 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19.

On April 9, the division loaded 23 rakes comprising 20 food grains, one container rake and two rakes of fertilisers. Previously, the record of freight operation earning was Rs 10.1 crore, which was set on January 21 last year.

According to an official release, the Ambala division of Northern Railway is ensuring the continuous supply of essential goods from the northern part of the country to rest of India through its freight operation services.

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Ambala, Hari Mohan said that all precautions are being undertaken while loading of goods. Labour and staff are regularly provided with masks, stisers and gloves, etc. "Social distancing is also observed," he said.

( With inputs from ANI )

Tags: Hari KunzruindiaAmbalaNorthern Railway
Open in App

Related Stories

MumbaiViral Sighting of Tesla Cybertruck Near Mumbai Stirs EV Enthusiasm (Photos)

NationalPM Narendra Modi Discusses Tech and Innovation Collaboration With Elon Musk

NationalTahawwur Rana Extradition: Pakistan Distances Itself From 26/11 Accused After Arrival in India

NationalIndia Expands Rafale Power: Rs 64,000 Crore Deal Cleared for Navy Fighter Jets

NationalHeatwave in India: Maharashtra, Gujarat Experience Unbearable Night and Day Time Temperature, Bengaluru Likely to Witness Rain

National Realted Stories

NationalPak troops resort to unprovoked firing on J&K LoC, Indian Army retaliates

NationalNo justification for such acts of terror: Iranian Prez condemns J&K attack in phone call with PM Modi

NationalPoster controversy: Police disperse protestors in Jaipur, say situation under control

NationalGujarat: Vadodara woman duped of Rs 5.61 lakh in visa scam, complaint filed

NationalRetaliatory actions against Pak reflect India’s strong policy against those promoting terror: Raksha Khadse