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What does Railway receipt (RR) mean in logistics?

Short answer

The receipt Indian Railways issues on accepting goods for carriage, naming consignor, consignee, stations, weight and freight.

The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 lists the railway receipt as a document of title. RRs are now generated electronically (e-RR) through the railways’ freight system. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. How we count

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Also called
RR, e-RR
Category
Air, sea & rail
Related terms
Rail rake, Lorry receipt (LR), Bill of lading (B/L), Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT)

Sources

  1. SSL logistics glossary

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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