Supply chain is an integrated area providing scope for enormous development and improvement in any business network. The paper discusses issues related to supply chain network in the context of Indian Railways (IR). A relationship of the existing supply chain network in India and USA has been attempted in brief. The key issues have been identified, segregated area wise and some potential solutions to these supply chain issues in the Indian context have been attempted and discussed. The methodology adopted in the present analysis was through carrying out an extensive literature survey, including study on the reports published by the Indian Railways and discussion with various stakeholders of the IR freight business. Some feedbacks were taken from the grass root levels through interactions with the railway workers in the ambala zone. The proposed solutions reflect the need to understand the key issues that can eventually lead to an active interest among the researcher community. Its active considerations by the IR can provide some cost cutting and esteemed benefits to its customers and stake holders.