Indian Railways’ first Gati Shakti cargo terminal

The Asansol Division of Indian Railways has successfully commissioned private siding of Maithan Power Limited at Thaparnagar, Jharkhand, in accordance with the Prime Minister’s vision “Gati Shakti” and the Ministry of Railways’ policy regarding the “Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal” (GCT). The siding is in close proximity to industrial and mining areas, and its future prospects are bright. Speaking at the commissioning of the GCT, Chairman and CEO, Railway Board, V K Tripathi said, “The Maithan Power Project was initiated in the year 2009 and subsequently, the power generation was started in the year 2011. The supply of coal to the power project was being made through road which is expected to convert into 120 inward coal rakes per month. Also, two to four outward rakes of Fly Ash are projected to be handled from the siding. This will enhance railways’ earnings by approximately Rs. 11 crores per month.”