Media Release

Udupi, Nov 5: In a move aimed at improving freight transportation efficiency, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has announced an enhancement in the permissible carrying capacity of its Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) wagons from 50 tons to 57 tons.

Introduced in January 1999, the Ro-Ro service is a pioneering initiative by Konkan Railway that allows loaded trucks to be transported directly on railway wagons. The system has proven to be a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and time-saving logistics solution, significantly reducing fuel consumption, driver fatigue, road congestion, and carbon emissions—particularly along the challenging Western Ghats terrain.

As per the latest update, each Ro-Ro rake will now comprise:

• 15 BRN wagons capable of carrying trucks loaded up to 57

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