Lok Sabha
With a view to maximize the utilization of Brakevans and thereby increase earnings, Railways had
launched a scheme for leasing of parcel space in Brakevans (Second class, Luggage cum brake van)
of passenger carrying trains.
At present it is proposed to take up bar-coding of parcels
on a n experimental basis on one pair of trains running between Delhi-Howrah on an experimental basis to assess the efficacy of
the system in tracking and tracing of parcels using the parcel Management
System which also has been taken up as pilot project on the Delhi-Howerah Corridor.
Based on the outcome of the trials a final decision would be taken on
introduction barcoding of parcels.
The Total revenue earned by the Railways annually from its
parcel services for the last three years is as under:
|
Year
|
Amount
|
|
2004-05
|
487.37
|
|
2005-06
|
577.21
|
|
2006-07
|
793.00
|
This information was given by the Minister of State for
Railways Shri R.Velu in
written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha
today.
AKS/HK/CK/TR
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Scheme for leasing of parcel space in brakevan
