ROLL ON - ROLL OFF:
The
Ro - Ro scheme was first introduced in Konkan Railway in 1999. This enables carrying
the loaded trucks directly on the railway wagons, thus reducing the expenditure
on diesel, wear and tear of tyres and maintenance of trucks for truck operators.
This is providing faster turn round and higher profits to
the transporters. This service ensures timely and safe delivery free of any
risk factor and without multiple handling of consignments.
This is a regular service between Mangalore to Bombay on
Western Ghats cutting down nearly 10 hours transit time. On finding the
success, arrangements are made to run such trains between Bombay and Howrah on
nominated days.
Advantages :
i)
Less transit time
ii)
Reduction
in multiple handling.
iii)
door to
Door delivery
iv)
Wear and tear of Road vehicles reduced.
v)
Less
Pollution.
vi)
Savings
in Patrol / Diesel Costs.
vii)
More
revenue to Railways.
viii)
Improved
wagon utilization.
