Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Railways Transported 35 MMT Cargo from Kolkata Port
The Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) handled a large amount of cargo last year, with a significant portion transported by railways.
A meeting called Rail Synergy Summit 2025 was held to discuss the cooperation between railways and ports.
West Bengal is growing in the rolling stock sector.
SMP and Garden Reach Shipbuilders are working together to beautify Kolkata's riverfront through Surinam Ghat and Mayer Ghat.
This project aims to improve the local environment and celebrate the city's history.
Railways disbursed 35 MMT cargo of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port's (SPMP) 65 MMT total volume last year.
The Rail Synergy Summit 2025 was held in Kolkata to discuss the importance of railway and port coordination.
West Bengal is becoming a hub for the rolling stock sector, with eight wagon manufacturers.
SMP and Garden Reach Shipbuilders signed an MoU for the beautification of Surinam Ghat and development of Mayer Ghat.
The MoU aims to preserve heritage and promote civic pride.
- Who
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, railways, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, and industry representatives.
- What
- Railways disbursed cargo and an MoU was signed for riverfront beautification.
- When
- Last year and recently for the MoU.
- Where
- Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To ensure seamless cargo movement and preserve heritage.
- Port Cargo Handled
- 65 MMT (last year)
- Railway Cargo Disbursed
- 35 MMT
- Summit Name
- Rail Synergy Summit 2025
- Location of Summit
- Kolkata
- Wagon Manufacturers in WB
- 8
- MoU Parties
- SMP and GRSE