From The Economic Times · Twesh Mishra · · 50s
Indian Railways Offers Discounted Parcel Fares
Indian Railways launches 1.5x round-trip parcel fares to shift cargo from road to rail ahead of Diwali-Christmas.
In brief
Indian Railways launches 1.5x round-trip parcel fares to shift cargo from road to rail ahead of Diwali-Christmas. Indian Railways offers discounted round-trip parcel bookings at 1.5x one-way fare to attract road cargo and improve rail utilisation for Diwali-Christmas season. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
New Discount Scheme
Indian Railways introduces one-year pilot offering parcel aggregators round-trip bookings at 1.5 times the one-way fare.
Festive Season Target
Discount aims to shift cargo from road to rail ahead of Diwali-Christmas festive season.
Pilot Details
Offer provides 25% reduction in combined freight charge for round-trip bookings.
Previous Pilot
March 2025 pilot offered 50% return-trip rate at 1.35x one-way fare.
Current Impact
Railways earned Rs 2,064.83 crore from parcels in 2024-25, up 2.8% from previous year.
The main idea
Indian Railways offers discounted round-trip parcel bookings at 1.5x one-way fare to attract road cargo and improve rail utilisation for Diwali-Christmas season.
