W.RLY PARTICIPATES IN TRADE FAIR TO WOO POTENTIAL INVESTORS FOR BOOSTING FREIGHT REVENUES
W. Rly’s Mumbai Division initiates various innovative marketing efforts to increase modal share in freight
Indian Railways is diversifying its trade basket from its traditional bulk commodities (Coal, Iron ore, Cement and Foodgrains) to non-bulk consumer goods and multiple commodities in one consignment. In this direction, Western Railway’s Mumbai Division participated in the recently concluded Plastivision 2020 Exhibition held from 16th– 20thJanuary, 2020 at Goregaon, Mumbai and was aggressively marketing to increase its freight share by banking upon its 12 goods shed, 5 sidings and 1 private freight terminal.
According to a press release issued by Shri Ravinder Bhakar – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Shri G.V.L. Satykumar - Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Central have been interacting with trade and industries in Vapi, Valsad and Surat region to increase freight loading by Railways. Shri Satyakumar addressed the gathering of industrialists from across the country and apprised them with various transportation products that Indian Railways, and especially, Western Railway has to offer. He stated that Indian Railways is considered as safe, reliable, fast and economical mode of transportation and has to offer to cater to need of various segments. Various concessional schemes for different size of consignment as well as for new commodities and new stream of traffic are being introduced for such potential consumers. A very enthusiastic response was received from industries across the sector. The Business Development team formed for the purpose of bringing new traffic to Railways will constantly strive to reach to the customer.
WESTERN RAILWAY TO RUN 2 SERVICES OF SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN BANDRA TERMINUS AND BHUJ
To clear the extra rush in regular trains and to ensure better convenience to the passengers, Western Railway will run Special Train on Special Fare between Bandra Terminus and Bhuj, the details are as under:
●Train No. 09089/09090 Bandra Terminus - Bhuj Special Train on Special fare
[02 trips]
Train No. 09089 Bandra Terminus – Bhuj Special Train on Special Fare will depart from Bandra Terminus at 23.45 hrs on Tuesday and will reach Bhuj at 15.20 hrs. the next day. This train will run on 28th January, 2020.
Similarly, Train No. 09090 Bhuj – Bandra Terminus Special Train on Special Fare will depart from Bhuj at 18.30 hrs on Wednesday and will arrive Bandra Terminus at 10.20 hrs the next day. This train will run on 29th January, 2020.
The train will have AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches. The train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Dhrangadhra, Samakhiali, Bhachau and Gandhidham stations in both directions.
The booking for Train No. 09089/09090 will be opened on 25th January 2020 hrs at all PRS counters and IRCTC website.
W.RLY PARTICIPATES IN TRADE FAIR TO WOO POTENTIAL INVESTORS FOR BOOSTING FREIGHT REVENUES
W. Rly’s Mumbai Division initiates various innovative marketing efforts to increase modal share in freight
Indian Railways is diversifying its trade basket from its traditional bulk commodities (Coal, Iron ore, Cement and Foodgrains) to non-bulk consumer goods and multiple commodities in one consignment. In this direction, Western Railway’s Mumbai Division participated in the recently concluded Plastivision 2020 Exhibition held from 16th– 20thJanuary, 2020 at Goregaon, Mumbai and was aggressively marketing to increase its freight share by banking upon its 12 goods shed, 5 sidings and 1 private freight terminal.
According to a press release issued by Shri Ravinder Bhakar – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Shri G.V.L. Satykumar - Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Central have been interacting with trade and industries in Vapi, Valsad and Surat region to increase freight loading by Railways. Shri Satyakumar addressed the gathering of industrialists from across the country and apprised them with various transportation products that Indian Railways, and especially, Western Railway has to offer. He stated that Indian Railways is considered as safe, reliable, fast and economical mode of transportation and has to offer to cater to need of various segments. Various concessional schemes for different size of consignment as well as for new commodities and new stream of traffic are being introduced for such potential consumers. A very enthusiastic response was received from industries across the sector. The Business Development team formed for the purpose of bringing new traffic to Railways will constantly strive to reach to the customer.
WESTERN RAILWAY TO RUN 2 SERVICES OF SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN BANDRA TERMINUS AND BHUJ
To clear the extra rush in regular trains and to ensure better convenience to the passengers, Western Railway will run Special Train on Special Fare between Bandra Terminus and Bhuj, the details are as under:
●Train No. 09089/09090 Bandra Terminus - Bhuj Special Train on Special fare
[02 trips]
Train No. 09089 Bandra Terminus – Bhuj Special Train on Special Fare will depart from Bandra Terminus at 23.45 hrs on Tuesday and will reach Bhuj at 15.20 hrs. the next day. This train will run on 28th January, 2020.
Similarly, Train No. 09090 Bhuj – Bandra Terminus Special Train on Special Fare will depart from Bhuj at 18.30 hrs on Wednesday and will arrive Bandra Terminus at 10.20 hrs the next day. This train will run on 29th January, 2020.
The train will have AC 3-Tier, AC 2-Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches. The train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Dhrangadhra, Samakhiali, Bhachau and Gandhidham stations in both directions.
The booking for Train No. 09089/09090 will be opened on 25th January 2020 hrs at all PRS counters and IRCTC website.
