Panaji, Dec 5 (PTI) Konkan Railway has introduced its second roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) rake with an enhanced 57-tonne capacity to strengthen freight movement along its route, an official said on Friday.

The ro-ro service, which transports loaded trucks on railway wagons as a cost-effective logistics solution, has been steadily improving freight efficiency in the region, the senior official said.

He said that the first rake with wagons capable of carrying up to 57 tonnes commenced operations on November 5, while the second rake with the same enhanced capacity was introduced on December 3.

Each rake consists of 15 BRN (road gauge bogie rail) wagons capable of carrying trucks up to 57 tonnes and 35 box wagons that can move those weighing up to 50 tonnes, he said.

The official said that, as

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