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Economic Effects, Railways

Indicator: 4% Disruption Rate

07.29.10 | By Shlok Vaidya | Comment?

“Coal and iron ore are the two key bulk commodities transported via railways. Repeated disruptions in the Naxal-hit areas have affected the traffic of these commodities considerably. Our tonnage target could not be met in the first quarter,” a senior official at the ministry said.”

Of the 226 million tons projected, the Railways were only able to transport 218. A 4% Naxal disruption rate?

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