Railways Minister Launches Three New Door-to-Door Freight and Parcel Services

Category: Infrastructure, Economy, Transport

Source: Ministry of Railways

Context

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated three new door-to-door freight and parcel services virtually from New Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance logistics efficiency, ensure timely delivery, and reduce overall transportation costs.

Key Highlights

• Launch of three new logistics servicesunder Indian Railways:
  1. Assured Transit Container Service – from Delhi to Kolkata.
  2. Door-to-Door Parcel Service – using railway parcel vans from Mumbai to Kolkata.
  3. Railway Goods Sheds – to function as integrated logistics hubs.
• The new services are expected to improve door-to-door handling of goods and ensure on-time delivery.
• The Minister emphasized that door-to-door efficiency is crucial for national logistics performance and cost reduction.

Significance

• Aims to create a seamless logistics chain by integrating rail and last-mile delivery.
• Supports the government’s focus on reducing logistics cost and improving supply chain efficiency.
• Strengthens rail-based freight movement, which is more economical and sustainable than road transport.
  
  Updated - October 14, 2025 7:37 PM | News On Air