It urged Indian Railways to take effective measures to ensure the availability of adequate crew for the smooth operation of trains on the dedicated freight corridors. The committee suggested that closely monitoring zone-wise targets, particularly concerning mobility, would strengthen efforts to boost freight revenue across regions. On revenue growth initiatives, the committee urged Indian Railways to explore avenues for increasing its non-fare revenue. "In this regard, the committee urged Indian Railways to actively promote private sector investment in wagons by setting a tangible target for promoting private ownership of wagons," it added. Furthermore, the committee highlighted that the average speed of freight trains on the Indian Railway network was 23.8 km/h in 2024-25.

Source: The Telegraph December 21, 2025 10:48 UTC