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Indian Railways tightens contractor norms, unveils covered fly ash transport and unified licence regime
Indian Railways has announced a series of freight reforms including specialised covered containers for fly ash transport, a unified all-India licence regime for container train operators with a uniform fee of Rs 25 crore, and tightened contractor eligibility norms. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated the measures aim to reduce environmental hazards, improve logistics efficiency, and encourage serious contractors.
Jul 14, 2026 1 source