Mission 3000: Railways’ 3,000 mt Freight Target by 2030
Why in the news
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Mission 3000 is on track despite criticism of slow freight loading.
Key facts
- Mission 3000, the flagship cargo initiative, targets 3,000 mt by 2030.
- Loading must nearly double in five years; 1,600 mt will be crossed for the first time this fiscal.
- The Sonnagar-Andal quadrupling is expected to lift cargo handling sharply.
- Post-COVID growth was double-digit, but this year it is just 2.9%.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Current-year estimate (cut by 15 mt) | 1,635 mt |
| FY25-26 target | 1,700 mt |
| Goal for 2030 | 3,000 mt |
Background
- Cargo means goods carried; freight refers to carrying them.
- Railways spends ₹2.5 trillion a year to modernise freight after past neglect.
Exam angle
- Minister: Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- Key project: Sonnagar-Andal quadrupling.