AHMEDABAD: In a significant move aimed at transforming India’s rail-based cargo ecosystem, Indian Railways has initiated a comprehensive modernization drive for its parcel logistics operations by inviting an Expression of Interest (EoI) from industry stakeholders. The initiative marks the beginning of a new chapter in railway logistics, seeking to integrate traditional parcel services with the country’s rapidly expanding express cargo and e-commerce logistics network.

The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has floated the EoI for the comprehensive management of parcel activities at key locations including Ahmedabad (ADI), Sabarmati (SBIB), and Asarva (ASV). The objective is to convert conventional railway parcel offices into modern logistics facilitation hubs, equipped with advanced technology, value-added services, and customer-centric infrastructure.

The initiative opens the door for participation from a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including logistics service providers (LSPs), warehousing companies, cargo agencies, technology firms, e-commerce players, startups, MSMEs, and integrated supply chain solution providers.