NEW DELHI: Railways on Tuesday unveiled policies for new bulk cement terminals and rate rationalisation for bulk transporation, which is likely to reduce the cost of the construction material. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said reduction in cost of cement will benefit both the manufacturers as well as consumers looking to own affordable houses.Moreover, the cleaner, faster and door-to-door delivery of bulk cement will give a fillip to the construction industry and transportation costs will reduce by 30%. Railway board chairman said the movement of cement without first packing them in bags will reduce air pollution as well.According to the scheme, the cement transportation cost has been made uniform at a flat rate of 90 paisa per tonne per km. It will also promote tank containers – a new type of wagons – in which bulk cement can be filled and transported to any location for consumption.”This new innovation will make environmentally clean transportation at a significantly reduced cost as cement bags will not be used,” Vaishnaw said.Railways will facilitate setting up of bulk cement terminals across the country as transportation of bulk cement from plant to the terminals near consumption centres is cost effective and environment friendly.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAnmol Bishnoi, Accused In Baba Siddique Murder Case, To Be Deported To India From USIndia-Russia Ties: EAM Jaishankar Meets President Putin In Moscow’Some Last-Mile Issues…’: Piyush Goyal Remarks On Trade Pact With EU And US, India’s Export GrowthThe Ghost Of Bastar Falls: What Madvi Hidma’s Death Means For India’s War Against Maoist InsurgencyBathani Tola: 30 years on, justice still elusive for Bihar’s worst caste massacreShashi Tharoor Praises PM Modi Again, Sparks Fresh Congress Rift After Attending Goenka Lecture’I Did Not Say…’: Prashant Kishor Takes U-Turn On Vow To Quit Politics If JDU Wins Bihar PollsIndia Will Sign Trade Deal Only When It Is ‘Fair, Equitable And Balanced’: Piyush GoyalNarayana Murthy Sparks Fresh Storm By Urging to Adopt China’s 996 Model, Work 72 Hours Every WeekIran Halts Visa Waiver For Indians Amid Criminal Exploitation And MEA Safety Warning Alerts123Photostories8 underrated South Indian rice dishes perfect for a light and healthy dinner5 animals that can survivein extremely cold temperatures6 lower ab workouts to strengthen your coreThis Guava Paneer Avocado Salad has 25 gms protein and why it needs a place in daily breakfast5 natural home remedies to detoxify the liverChia seeds in water vs chia seeds in milk: Which is more beneficial for healthFrom teeth-brushing battles to screen time: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s honest parenting tales7 Japanese techniques to overcome laziness and boost productivity in life10 date ideas in New York City that are not drinking or movies‘Dhurandhar’s Sara Arjun to Ananya Panday: 5 best celeb outfits of the day123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodaySheikh Hasina VerdictBihar Government FormationGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingAaron Rodgers InjuryShedeur SandersPaolo BancheroStephen CurryPatrick BeverleyLeBron JamesStephen A SmithCade CunninghamDraymond GreenSophie Cunningham
NEW DELHI: Railways on Tuesday unveiled policies for new bulk cement terminals and rate rationalisation for bulk transporation, which is likely to reduce the cost of the construction material. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said reduction in cost of cement will benefit both the manufacturers as well as consumers looking to own affordable houses.Moreover, the cleaner, faster and door-to-door delivery of bulk cement will give a fillip to the construction industry and transportation costs will reduce by 30%. Railway board chairman said the movement of cement without first packing them in bags will reduce air pollution as well.According to the scheme, the cement transportation cost has been made uniform at a flat rate of 90 paisa per tonne per km. It will also promote tank containers – a new type of wagons – in which bulk cement can be filled and transported to any location for consumption.“This new innovation will make environmentally clean transportation at a significantly reduced cost as cement bags will not be used,” Vaishnaw said.Railways will facilitate setting up of bulk cement terminals across the country as transportation of bulk cement from plant to the terminals near consumption centres is cost effective and environment friendly.
