en.Wedoany.com Reported - India's Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways' cement transport volume in the last four months of FY 2026 increased by 170% compared to the same period in FY 2025. This growth is attributed to the introduction of bulk cement tank containers and strategically located railway terminals by Indian Railways, which have improved the efficiency of cement transportation nationwide.

Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the new system makes loading and unloading more convenient while reducing material loss. Cement produced in one location can be directly transported via dedicated tank containers to consumption centers, reducing multiple handling stages and improving the efficiency of cement transport from factory to market. As these containers are of standard shape and compatible with ready-mix concrete equipment, the cement arrives at construction sites ready for direct use, eliminating two handling steps, thereby reducing logistics costs and accelerating turnaround times.

The Minister reported that enhancing the cost-effectiveness of cement transport is particularly important for housing demand, helping to make housing more affordable for low- and middle-income families by easing construction cost pressures across the entire value chain. Following the success of this initiative, Indian Railways is now undertaking similar reforms for fly ash transport. While reviewing the sector with senior officials, Vaishnaw urged tapping the potential of the fly ash transport market, noting that the country generates approximately 300 million tonnes of fly ash annually, but only about 13 million tonnes are utilized.

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