MUMBAI (Metro Rail News): Central Railway is making impressive strides in its “Zero Scrap” initiative. The railway is determined to identify and properly dispose of various types of scrap, like outdated locomotives, non-operational rail lines, and overaged or accidental locos/coaches. This effort has paid off, with Central Railway achieving a remarkable increase of 20.41% in scrap sales compared to the Railway Board’s target until August 2023. In the current financial year (from April 1, 2023, to August 15, 2023), it has achieved scrap sales worth Rs. 132.47 Crores.
The accomplishment includes selling:
- 5669 metric tons of rails/P. Ways, 09 Locomotives
- 133 coaches
- 53 wagons
(Including 06 KM Jamner-Pachora Section Narrow Gauge Line in Bhusawal division)
Different divisions and depots have contributed significantly to this success as listed below:
| Railway Division | Value of Scrap Sold |
| Mumbai Division | Rs. 24.36 Crores |
| Bhusawal Division | Rs. 17.99 Crores |
| Solapur Division | Rs. 8.09 Crores |
| Nagpur Division | Rs. 9.66 Crores |
| Pune Division | Rs. 14.33 Crores |
Additionally, Matunga Depot sold scrap worth Rs. 23.56 Crores and Electric Loco Shed Depot of Bhusaval sold scrap worth Rs. 13.50 Crores.
Central Railway is resolutely dedicated to attaining a scrap-free status for all Divisions and Depots as part of the Zero Scrap Mission, while also exceeding the Railway Board‘s target of Rs. 300 Crores for the year 2023-24.
