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flag India cuts cement freight costs to ₹0.90/tonne/km using eco-friendly, standardized rail containers.

flag Indian Railways has slashed bulk cement freight costs with a new flat rate of Rs 0.90 per tonne per kilometre based on actual usage, replacing older slabs. flag The policy promotes pollution-free, standardized tank containers—made in India—that carry 26 tonnes and enable fast loading/unloading in 25–30 minutes. flag Dedicated cement terminals with silos and bagging facilities will streamline distribution. flag The move aims to cut transportation costs, reduce emissions, minimize spillage, ease road congestion, and support affordable housing. flag It’s part of broader modernization, including rapid rail expansion, near-total electrification, and 1,300 Amrit Stations.

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