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TypeFreight Marketing Circular
Topicfreight

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optimal prices being charged on freight transport freight business: Terminal Development and Operations, Freight Marketing Policies, and Rail Freight

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STRATEGIES TO INCREASE RAILWAY’S 
SHARE IN FREIGHT TRANSPORT IN INDIA 
Executive Summary

STRATEGIES TO INCREASE RAILWAY’S 
SHARE IN FREIGHT TRANSPORT IN INDIA 
Executive Summary
Prepared by:
Transport and Urban Governance Division,
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

© The Energy and Resources Institute, 2023 
The material in this publication is copyrighted. Content from this report may be used for non-commercial 
purposes, provided it is attributed to the source. Enquiries concerning reproduction should be sent to the 
publisher. 
Suggested citation
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). 2023. Strategies to Increase Railway’s Share in Freight Transport in 
India: Executive Summary. New Delhi, India: TERI.  
Project Team 
Reviewers
Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow 
Mr Mukesh Nigam, Former Additional Member (Commercial), Railway Board
Advisors
Mr Deepak Nath, Former Chief Operation Manager, Railway Board
Mr P B Sharma, Former Assistant Traffic Manager, Railway Board 
Mr G D Paul, Former Deputy Director Statistics (Cost Analysis), Railway Board
Principal Investigator 
Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow and Associate Director 
Co-Principal Investigator 
Ms Viral D Joshi, Research Associate
Team Members 
Dr Rahul Chakraborty, Associate Fellow 
Mr Faiz Jamal, Research Associate
Mr Promit Mookherjee, Research Associate
Ms Palak Passi, Research Associate
Ms Swati Nath, Project Associate
Secretarial Assistance 
Mr P Santosh Kumar
 
Published By 
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) 
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003
Tel: +91 11 2468 2100, 7110 2100 | Email: [email removed] | Web: www.teriin.org

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JAYA VARMA SINHA Yaa बोर्ड
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1 A. रेल मंत्रालय
CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
RAILWAY BOARD

EX OFFICIO PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

Foreword

It is with great pleasure that I introduce this insightful report
titled ‘Strategies to Increase Railways’ Share in Freight Transport in
India’ undertaken by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The
efficient and sustainable movement of freight is of paramount
importance for Indian Railways (IR) as well as for Indian economy, and
this study delves into key strategies to enhance the role of railways in
this critical domain.

The report deep dives into three major areas of IR’s freight
operations. Firstly, strategies to improve the efficiency of terminals,
including the development of a terminal monitoring toolkit. Second,
assessment of freight marketing schemes of IR to enhance
competitiveness in the market. Lastly, evaluation of IR's freight tariff
policy.

I would like to extend my appreciation to TERI and the dedicated
team involved in this research for their commendable efforts. Their
engagement with multiple stakeholders, including Railways, private
entities, labour body representatives, technology providers, and rolling
stock providers, reflects the comprehensive approach taken to
understand the freight transport ecosystem. | am confident that it will
serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and _ industry
expertscontributing to the nation’s economic growth and
environmental well-being.

Jaya Varma Sinha

Rail Bhawan, Raisina Road, New Delhi-110 001.
Tel.: 011-23384010, Fax : 011-23381453, Email ; crb@rb.railnet.gov.in

Message from the DG’s desk
In the vast tapestry of India’s transportation landscape, efficient movement of 
goods has always been an integral thread, interweaving economic development, 
connectivity, and sustainability. With the growth of the Indian economy, the need for 
a robust and efficient freight transportation system has never been more pressing. 
Rapid development in the road and highways sector, coupled with the ease of 
movement it offers has shifted a majority of the freight traffic to road transport, 
resulting in a substantial increase in

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