SCR GM holds meeting with Cement Industry
Hyderabad, March 29 (INN): South Central Railway General Manager Ravindra Gupta assured the Cement Industry of all possible help from railways so as to encourage and enhance cement traffic by rail. He was addressing representatives of various Cement companies located on the SCR network, who attended a meeting called on Monday at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad to discuss on plans and strategy for increasing transport of cement.
The meeting was called by SCR to interact with the cement sector with a view to plan for increased rail share of cement transport. The General Manager advised representatives of cement industry to utilise the concessions offered by Railways in notified Empty Flow Direction routes and plans shall be drawn to meet the specific requirements of the cement industry to enable them utilise the rail sector for transport of cement, both for short lead and long lead distances. Railways is open to new ideas including special tariff system and mini rake system said the General Manager adding that the Railway Board will be apprised of the suggestions given by the representatives of the participant industries.
Representatives from the cement industry spoke on their expectations and needs from the Railways in terms of Operating and Commercial support. The issues raised by them concerned Freight discount schemes, settlement of claims etc. They expressed confidence that, the share of cement loading on Railways will see an increase in the ensuing period. The cement companies which were represented at the meeting include Ultra Tech, Vasavadatta, Kesoram, Vikat Sagar, Manikgarh, Ramco, My Home, India Cements, JayPee, Pennar, Zuari cements etc.,
Earlier, N. Madhusudhana Rao, Chief Operations Manager, SCR welcomed the representatives of Cement Industry and promised maximum cooperation from the Zone towards better loading. He emphasised on having long term commitment by cement industry for better prospects. M.P. Reddy, Chief Commercial Manager, SCR was also present.
News Posted: 29 March, 2016
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