The Indian Railways have concluded a partnership with the Department of Post (DoP), which aims to increase the national transporter’s revenue. According to the agreement, the front portion of the guard’s compartment on selected trains will be allowed to be used to carry up to one tonne of parcels.
“Parcel is the fastest moving freight business of Indian Railways. Through this new Business Parcel Policy not only India Post but any private player can also book space in trains for movement of their business parcels,” Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said.
Six trains, including Mumbai Mail have been identified for the parcel service, and later more trains will be added to it, the minister said. The service has been tested first on the Howrah-Dibrugarh Kamrup Express and Hyderabad-Nizamuddin Deccan Express trains.
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