Archive · 23 Jan 2026

Central Railway Expands Freight Portfolio with Bauxite and Acacia Pulp

Central Railway Expands Freight Portfolio with Bauxite and Acacia Pulp

Central Railway in Mumbai has started carrying two new things: Bauxite and Acacia Pulp.

Bauxite is used to make special cement and helps reduce pollution.

The first load of Bauxite was sent from Uran to Malkhaid on January 19, 2026, earning Rs.

52.38 lakhs.

Acacia Pulp, which comes from Brazil, was sent from Mumbai Port to PMKM on January 20, 2026, adding Rs.

37.79 lakhs to their earnings.

This is part of their plan to carry more goods and make more money.

In the last year, they carried 17.07 million tonnes of goods, which is a bit more than last year.

They also set a record in December 2025 by carrying the most goods ever in a month.

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