Indian Railways have increased freight charges by 6.5% w.e.f 25 Jun, 2014 for all commodities.
Thus, movement of raw materials such as Iron ore & Coal via railways, would be costlier by INR 30-150/MT based on distance.
The Railway passenger fare & freight rate revision was done as part of interim budget presented by the previous government. But, the implementation of revised rates was withdrawn by previous regime because of the elections.
Accordingly, the revised passenger fare and freight rates & structure rationalization will come into effect from 25 Jun, 2014.
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