Indian Railways targets at least 50% of freight traffic by 2030

The transporter's current share is 33%

The Indian Railways has set a target to get at least 50 per cent share of the country’s freight traffic by 2030, according to a strategic vision document prepared by the transporter. 

In order to achieve this, the Railways is betting big on getting the existing expansion projects and dedicated freight corridors on track, and bringing in more private partnership.

“The target is to achieve half of the country's freight share by 2030, from 33 per cent now,” said an official close to the development. The Railway Board set up a committee in October, including 11 executive directors from various streams, to