Nice album showcasing a little-known aspect of IR's freight operations. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Manish on 2009 Mar 08 07:22:22 +0000

The facility was one of two (first at Moga) built by M/S Adani Agri Logistics Ltd, on a BOO (Build, Own and Operate ) agreement with Food Corporation of India (FCI). For loading, Railways deal with FCI (including payments).

Posted by Rajeev Shrivastava on 2009 Mar 09 00:57:00 +0000

Excellent stuff. I've seen this kind of stuff in the USA but not in India.

I am starting to enjoy the photos in the "Open Line" a lot more than "First Class". Information-wise, "Open Line" is "First Class" and "First Class" is third class. :-)

Posted by M S M Saifullah on 2009 Mar 09 06:30:11 +0000

Fascinating pictures. Many thanks. I trust that they will be moved to First class. Does the company have its own locomotive for moving the wagons under the loader?

Posted by David Churchill on 2009 Mar 10 09:35:36 +0000

David, the loading is by 'Engine on Train' system. The railway engine brings in the rake and remains attached, carrying out the intricate shunting involved in placing each wagon below the loader, wagon by wagon. The engine then takes the rake away to the train station and the whole process takes around 4 hours. The company owned rakes are maintained at TKD (Tuglakabad), by Railways.

Posted by Rajeev Shrivastava on 2009 Mar 10 10:47:35 +0000