Coal movement on Rail-Sea-Rail route doubles to 54 million tonnes over 2 years. Coal movement which was 28 million tonnes (MT) in FY22 has almost doubled to 54 MT in FY24 and is on the increasing trend. Indian Railways notified in February their decision to permit telescopic benefit in freight rate to coal movement to powerhouses transported from coal mines of Coal India Ltd (CIL) and its subsidiaries. This would further aid in increasing the coal movement in RSR mode. The coastal shipping mode of transportation has the potential to revolutionise India’s logistics industry, according to a Coal Ministry statement. The Ministry of Coal said it was committed to enhancing the Rail- sea-Rail coal evacuation strategy to consistently meet the nation’s growing energy demands and ensure a resilient and efficient energy supply system. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
