SCR launches Rail Parcel App in seven locations

Why in news

South Central Railway (SCR) launched the Rail Parcel app in seven locations to provide end-to-end parcel services and real-time tracking.

Background

The Rail Parcel app was launched by SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava. The pilot phase covers Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Chennai. IIM Bangalore's Centre of Excellence in Supply Chain Management (SCMC) will partner with SCR to study the Freight Logistics Market.

Facts for Prelims

• FactThe Rail Parcel app pilot includes seven locations: Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Visakhapatnam, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
• BodySCMC: Centre of Excellence in Supply Chain Management is a wing of IIM Bangalore.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the integration of real-time tracking and digital logistics platforms can enhance the efficiency of India's multimodal freight transport system.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Logistics efficiency: Reducing turnaround time for small-scale parcel shipments through real-time GPS tracking
• Institutional synergy: Leveraging academic expertise from IIM Bangalore to create a strategic roadmap for freight growth

Keywords: multimodal logistics · supply chain management · digital infrastructure · freight growth · real-time tracking

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