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Why Railways’ target of doubling freight traffic over the next five years looks ambitious

June 04, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra [Sub Editor]
Once the lifeline of India's freight forwarding sector, the Indian Railways is witnessing a steady decline in its share of goods transport. In the 1990s, the rhythmic passage of coal-laden trains defined the nation’s industrial momentum, serving sectors like coal, steel, cement, and iron. But three decades later, the story has shifted dramatically. Despite mega infrastructure projects like the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and heavy investment in freight systems supply chain solutions, industries are increasingly choosing trucks over trains. This transition is reshaping India's supply chain and freight forwarding dynamics. Freight forwarding in logistics, especially for high-value and time-sensitive cargo, is now being dominated by road

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