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SWR’S HUBBALLI DIVISION REGISTERED

 UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH IN PARCEL LOADING

Hubballi Division of South Western Railway has registered an unprecedented growth in parcel revenue i.e. Rs. 1.44 Cr. during April 2021 as against of Rs. 0.08 Cr. during last year.

ØThe highlights of Hubballi Division in parcel loading for April  - 2021

1.  Stabled stock of 3 NMG rakes utilized for parcel loading from Vasco Da Gama to Khori Railway Station, Haryana, revenue of Rs. 35.62 Lakhs.

2.  Nearly 100% utilization of all time tabled Parcel Express train, Vasco Da Gama - New Guwahati, revenue of Rs.65.91 Lakhs.

3.  One GS rake loaded from Vasco Da Gama to Diwana Railway Station Siding (PCWD), Haryana, revenue of Rs.10 Lakhs.

4.  Revenue from New Modified Goods (NMG) rake loading Rs. 12 Lakhs.

5.  Revenue from Parcel Express is Rs.13 Lakhs.

The response of parcel loading is also good in beginning of May 2021, o­n 01.05.2021 the revenue from parcel of the division is about Rs.25 Lakhs.

Divisional Railway Manager, Shri Arvind Malkhede said, this has been possible by the special efforts of the Officers and staff, despite the Covid -19 Pandemic in keeping the wheels of transport moving. He congratulated the Business Development Unit and the staff involved in maintenance of rail assets in achieving this feat.

SWR HUBBALLI DIVISION RECORDED EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE IN FREIGHT LOADING 

Hubballi Division of South Western Railway has recorded an excellent performance in freight revenue in spite of COVID-19 pandemic and particularly heavy Covid cases in Ballari district and Goa which are major loading areas. The freight revenue during April 2021 is 244.66 Cr compared to 140.86 Cr during last year, a quantum jump of 73.69 %.

There is growth in freight revenue from all the major commodities of the division i.e. Iron Ore, Sugar, Cement, Fertilizers, Steel and G slag. Bauxite is new to the commodity Basket of the division.

ØHighlights of Hubballi Division in Freight loading for April - 2021

1.  Hubballi Division has achieved an Originating Loading of 2.796 MT (1392 Wagons per Day) in April - 2021 as against 1.655 MT (825 Wagons per Day), registering a growth of 68.9%.

2.  Loading of Iron ore registered a growth of 192% over April - 2020, Loading of 0.854 MT in April - 2021 as against 0.292 MT in April – 2020.

3.  Loading of HRC registered a growth of 94.7% over Feb-2020. Loading of 0.668 MT (in April-2021) as against 0.343 MT in April - 2020.

4.  Loading of Sugar registered a growth of 556% over April-2020. Loading of 0.105 MT in April - 2021 as against 0.016 MT in April - 2020.

5.  Loading of Fertilizers registered a growth of 70.4% over April - 2020. Loading of 0.075 MT in April - 2021 as against 0.044 MT in April - 2020.

Divisional Railway Manager, Shri Arvind Malkhede said the special efforts of the Officers and staff, despite the Pandemic in keeping the wheels of transport moving, have produced this result. He has congratulated the Business Development Unit and the staff involved in maintenance of rail assets in achieving this feat.