Indian Railways' first 'Gati Shakti' cargo terminal commissioned in Asansol Division
In accordance with PM"s vision of Gati Shakti and ministry of Indian Railways policy on GCT, Asansol division has successfully commissioned private siding of Maithan Power
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New Delhi, March 11: Indian Railways’ first ‘Gati Shakti’ cargo terminal was commissioned in Asansol division of Eastern Railway. The cargo terminal seeks to augment railways’ earnings to the tune of about Rs. 11 crore per month.
The location is in the vicinity of industrial and mining areas and the future prospect of the siding is promising. Tripathi said that the Indian Railways is committed to making the vision of PM Gati Shakti a reality.
This is the first such GCT commissioned in Indian Railways since the publication of GCT policy in December 2021.
The PM's PM Gati Shakti is an initiative aimed at synergizing the infrastructure projects of all key infrastructure Ministries including Railways, Roadways, Waterways and Aviation for planning and coordinated execution of nation-wide infrastructure projects including all the State Governments.
In accordance with Prime Minister’s vision of Gati Shakti and ministry of railways’ policy on ‘Gati Shakti MultiModal Cargo Terminal’ (GCT), Asansol division of Indian Railways has successfully commissioned private siding of Maithan Power.
Speaking at commissioning of the GCT, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board, V K Tripathi said, "The Maithan Power Project was initiated in the year 2009 and subsequently, the power generation was started in the year 2011. The requirement of coal to the power project was being made through road which is expected to convert into 120 inward coal rakes per month. Also, two to four outward rakes of Fly Ash is projected to be handled from the siding. This will enhance railways' earnings by approximately Rs 11 crores per month."
The location is in the vicinity of industrial and mining areas and the future prospect of the siding is promising. Tripathi said that the Indian Railways is committed to making the vision of PM Gati Shakti a reality.
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"Transportation by rail is good for the economy as it is the most energy-efficient and the most economical mode of transport. The commissioning of this terminal and more such terminals will have a very positive impact on the economy of the nation," he added.
This is the first such GCT commissioned in Indian Railways since the publication of GCT policy in December 2021.
The PM's PM Gati Shakti is an initiative aimed at synergizing the infrastructure projects of all key infrastructure Ministries including Railways, Roadways, Waterways and Aviation for planning and coordinated execution of nation-wide infrastructure projects including all the State Governments.