Dimapur, June 27 (EMN): Indian Railways has decided to transport all types of relief materials for the flood affected areas of Northeast free of cost. This provision of free transportation will be applicable for inter-state and intra-state aid and relief materials transportation by parcel van/second class, luggage-cum-guard van and goods trains.
All types of freight charges have been waived off for transportation of relief materials from any part of the country to the Northeast region. Further, no ancillary charges like demurrage/wharfage etc. or others will be charged for transportation of relief materials, an update from NFR informed.
Government organisations across the country can send relief materials free of cost to the flood affected areas of Northeast region, while non-governmental organisations can also avail this facility after proper approval from the respective divisional railway managers.
Further, the divisional railway managers have been empowered to take decisions on any further additional facilities including attaching additional coaches/vans to various Northeast bound trains.