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| Type | Commercial Circular |
|---|---|
| Topic | freight |
| Currency | Currency not verified |
the Private Siding Policy7 and Private Freight Terminal
DEVELOPING RAIL FREIGHT TERMINALS: ENERGIZING PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS 1 Developing Rail Freight Terminals: Energizing Private Partnerships POLICY BRIEF © The Energy and Resources Institute 2022 The material in this publication is copyrighted. Content from this discussion paper may be used for non-commercial purposes, provided it is attributed to the source. Enquiries concerning reproduction should be sent to the address: The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003, India Author Ms Viral Joshi, Research Associate, TERI Project Investigator Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow and Area Convener, TERI Reviewers Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI Mr Deepak Nath, Former Chief Operation Manager, Indian Railways Mr Mukesh Nigam, Former Additional Member, Commercial (Railway Board) PUBLISHED BY The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) FOR MORE INFORMATION Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI, Darbari Seth Block IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003, India Tel.: +91 11 2468 2100 or 2468 2111 | Fax: +91 11 2468 2144 or 2468 2145 Email: pmc@teri.res.in | Web: www.teriin.org TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 5 2. Freight Terminals of Indian Railways............................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Types of Freight Terminals....................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 Presence and Share of Freight Terminals................................................................................................. 6 3. Policies Related to Private Investment in Freight Sector by Indian Railways................................................... 8 3.1 Private Siding Policy, 1983...................................................................................................................... 8 3.2 Goods Sheds Development by Private Investment, 1997......................................................................... 11 3.3 Private Freight Terminal Policy, 2010....................................................................................................... 11 3.4 Development of Goods Sheds at Small/ Road-side Stations through Private Investment, 2020.............. 13 3.5 Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal Policy, 2021.............................................................................. 14 3.6 Common Issues....................................................................................................................................... 15 4. Current Challenges in Freight Movement by Indian Railways.......................................................................... 17 4.1 Haulage-related Issues............................................................................................................................ 17 4.2 Terminal-related Issues........................................................................................................................... 20 5. Recommendations.......................................................................................................................................... 23 5.1 Special Focus on Freight Business............................................................................................................ 23 5.2 Provision of Rolling Stock........................................................................................................................ 24 5.3 Development of Goods Sheds on Road-side Stations.............................................................................. 24 5.4 Scope of Reopening Railway and Assisted Sidings.................................................................................. 25 5.5 Suggestions
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