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Jodhpur Division Sets New Freight Speed Record, Ranks Second Nationwide
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 04:45 PM
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The Jodhpur division of North Western Railway recorded an average freight train speed of 34.40 km/h, its best performance to date, and secured the second spot among all Indian railway divisions.
The North Western Railway’s Jodhpur division has achieved a milestone in freight operations, registering an average speed of 34.40 kilometres per hour for its cargo trains. This figure represents the highest average speed ever recorded by the division.
The performance data, compiled over the past year, shows a consistent improvement in haulage efficiency across the division’s network. The 34.40 km/h average places Jodhpur second among all Indian Railway divisions, following only the top-performing division.
Railway officials highlighted that the improved speed is a result of upgraded track maintenance, better locomotive management, and streamlined scheduling. The achievement is expected to enhance the division’s freight capacity and reduce transit times.
Industry analysts note that higher freight speeds can lower operating costs and improve service reliability, benefiting both shippers and the broader economy.
The performance data, compiled over the past year, shows a consistent improvement in haulage efficiency across the division’s network. The 34.40 km/h average places Jodhpur second among all Indian Railway divisions, following only the top-performing division.
Railway officials highlighted that the improved speed is a result of upgraded track maintenance, better locomotive management, and streamlined scheduling. The achievement is expected to enhance the division’s freight capacity and reduce transit times.
Industry analysts note that higher freight speeds can lower operating costs and improve service reliability, benefiting both shippers and the broader economy.