Nashik Rail Freight Meet Draws 200 Delegates to Explore New Cargo Routes and Logistics Opportunities
Nashik, 15th October 2026: Central Railway’s Bhusaval Division held a rail freight and logistics industry conference in Nashik on October 14, bringing together around 200 delegates from industrial establishments, logistics companies, the agricultural sector and the district administration to discuss new freight routes, cargo transportation and railway infrastructure.
The ‘Rail Freight and Logistics Industry Outreach Meet 2026’ was organised by the division’s Business Development Unit at the IRIEEN Auditorium under the chairmanship of Divisional Railway Manager Punit Agrawal. Discussions focused on expanding rail-based freight transportation, improving logistics connectivity and addressing the transportation requirements of businesses in Nashik and neighbouring areas.
Representatives from Kalyani Cast Tech, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR), Mahindra Logistics, Adani Cement, UltraTech Cement, Mint Logistics, Shree Roadways and the Maharashtra Chambers of Commerce attended the conference.
During the meeting, railway officials outlined existing freight-handling facilities, the availability of freight train rakes and different types of wagons. They also discussed measures to increase freight loading and improve the utilisation of available railway infrastructure.
Agrawal said the Railway Administration would work on developing freight-related projects and facilities while addressing the concerns of customers. He also outlined ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects aimed at improving freight handling and transportation.
Participants were briefed on Indian Railways’ ‘52 Reforms in Wagon Policy’, which aims to make freight transportation more accessible and efficient for customers. Discussions covered the movement of new commodities by rail, the identification of additional freight routes, improved logistics connectivity and the availability of railway freight services and policies.
The upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela was another subject of discussion, with participants exploring freight transportation requirements during the event and ways to strengthen associated logistics arrangements.
Industry representatives shared their transportation requirements, operational challenges and suggestions for making rail freight services more economical and efficient. The discussions also covered opportunities to transport agricultural produce and industrial goods by rail.
Senior railway officials attending the conference included Arun Kumar Nair, Deputy Financial Adviser and Chief Accounts Officer (Traffic), Central Railway, and D. L. Meena, Additional Director General of the Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering (IRIEEN). Senior branch officers of Bhusaval Division were also present.
