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Railways reduces cement freight rates

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November 19, 2025

Launches new bulk terminal policy for setting up dedicated cement facilities

- DHRUVAKSH SAHA

Railways reduces cement freight rates

Key objectives Reducing transportation cost Creating smaller carbon footprint Reducing road congestion Enabling movement of large quantities of cement in a single consignment Minimising packaging needs Lowering material losses due to spillage

Indian Railways on Tuesday announced it has reduced and streamlined freight rates for cement and launched a new bulk terminal policy for setting up dedicated facilities at railway land, aiming to triple cement freight volumes.

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