The Dhanbad Division of East Central Railway has set a new record for freight loading in the financial year, surpassing all previous records. The Central Industrial Coalfields (CIC) section played a significant role in this achievement. A celebration was held at the Regional Control Room Auditorium in Barkakana, attended by officials...
more...

including DTM Barkakana Kumar Ankit, ATM Barkakana Rajhans Kumar Singh, and various other railway employees. DTM Kumar Ankit attributed the success to the hard work, dedication, and efficiency of the railway staff. The Dhanbad Division has become the top freight-loading division in the country for the second year in a row, achieving 188.74 million tons of loading, generating revenue of ₹26307.90 crores. The CIC section loaded 16224 rakes of coal in the 2023-24 fiscal year, exceeding the previous year's 14470 rakes. This section alone loaded approximately 65 million tons of coal, creating a new record. The celebration was attended by numerous railway employees from various stations within the CIC section, including Tori, Shivpur, Fulvasia, Kusmahi, Balumath, Kuju, Charhi, Patratu, Bhurkunda, Barkakana, and Chainpur.