The North Eastern Railway (NER) has achieved a record 34.9% increase in freight loading in the past four months, making it the top performing zone in India. This growth surpasses even the Southeastern Railway (SEC), which usually leads in freight loading. The NER's success is attributed to the opening of...
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two new Cargo Terminals, including one for fertilizer production, which has significantly boosted loading capacity. This growth has also led to the creation of over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs. The NER is preparing for the export of urea produced by the Hindustan Urbans Fuels Limited (HURL) to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. To further streamline freight transport, the construction of a third line between Domingarh and Kusamhi is being accelerated.