- Hauls over 31 million tonnes
Bhopal: The West Central Railway (WCR) has recorded an impressive jump in freight loading, transporting over 31 million tonnes (MT) of goods in the first seven months of the current financial year (April-October 2025).
The WCR loaded a total of 31.46 MT, marking an increase of 6.71% compared to the 29.48 MT carried during the same period last year. For October 2025 alone, the loading stood at a robust 4.34 MT. This performance is attributed to the consistent monitoring by the General Manager and sustained efforts by senior officials across the Bhopal, Jabalpur, and Kota divisions.
Key factors boosting freight
The railway is focused on enhancing efficiency through several key measures:
* Infrastructure upgrades: Accelerating new rail lines, doubling, and tripling of tracks.
* Operational speed: Increasing the average speed of goods trains and improving operational efficiency.
* Reducing detention: Streamlining work at goods terminals to minimize delays.
* 24/7 services: Launching round-the-clock loading and unloading services at goods sheds.
* Terminal Development: Developing and upgrading new goods sheds and actively increasing Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals/sidings.
Rani Kamalapati-Danapur Special gets a reprieve
Rail authorities have announced a short extension for the popular Rani Kamalapati-Danapur-Rani Kamalapati Bi-Weekly Special Train (01667/01668) to accommodate the ongoing rush of passengers.
This special service, initially introduced to manage additional festive season traffic, will now run for its final two interim trips on November 8th and 11th from Rani Kamalapati (RKMP), and on November 9th and 12th from Danapur (DNR).
Senior DCM Saurabh Kataria confirmed that reservations are currently available across Sleeper, AC-3 Tier, and AC-2 Tier classes in both directions. Passengers are encouraged to book early to secure a seat.
Key Timings:
* 01667 RKMP-DNR Special: Departs Rani Kamalapati at 14:25 (2:25 PM) on Saturdays (Nov 8) and Tuesdays (Nov 11), arriving at Danapur the next morning.
* 01668 DNR-RKMP Special: Departs Danapur at 11:00 AM on Sundays (Nov 9) and Wednesdays (Nov 12), arriving at Rani Kamalapati the following morning.
The train will stop at key stations including Itarsi, Jabalpur, Satna, and Prayagraj Chhivki.
