Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal Freight Revenue Increases Four Times in Three Years, Reaching ₹12,608.05 Cr in 2024-25

NEW DELHI: Following the introduction of the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal(GCT) policy in 2021, Indian Railways has approved proposals for 306 GCTs. Under the GCT policy launched to facilitate development of cargo terminals on non Railway land, as well as on Railway land (partially or fully), so far, 118 new GCTs have been commissioned since the implementation of the policy, with an estimated traffic capacity of 192 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The private investment mobilised on this account since inception of GCT policy is around Rs. 8,600 crore.

The year-wise details of the freight revenue for traffic handled at GCTs during the last 3 financial years, is as under –

GCTs bring more cargo to railways. This also helps the economy by reducing logistics costs.

A total of 9 new Gati Shakti Cargo terminals(GCTs) have been commissioned so far in Maharashtra state including in MMR region, with total investment of ₹548.69 crore.Moreover, more cargo by railways means less emissions. Further, 91 works have been sanctioned in Maharashtra state including in MMR region, of ₹932.34 crore for development of goods and parcel terminals.

This information was provided by the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, in written replies to a question in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.