Arshiya International's plan to expand its rail terminal business is facing regulatory hurdles.

The company intends to develop unused rail sidings in the country but the project has failed to make any development due to non-receipt of government clearances. These sidings have not been given Container Rail Terminal (CRT) declaration by the Union Ministry of Railways.

According to sources, the company has identified 15 sites in regions including Orissa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and National Capital Region. These sites already have rail sidings either belonging to Container Warehousing Corporation or other private companies. However, they have been lying unused as the companies have either shut operations or are no longer using them.

In absence of CRT, the company is forced to use the rail sidings which are under the Indian Railways or Container Corporation.