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Central Railway Freight Revenue Hits ₹3,461.92 Crore, August Sets 10‑Year Record
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 05:48 PM
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Central Railway’s freight earnings climbed to ₹3,461.92 crore in the first five months of FY 2026‑27, with Nagpur and Mumbai divisions leading the surge. August saw the highest loading in a decade.
Central Railway reported freight earnings of ₹3,461.92 crore for the period April to August 2026, surpassing the ₹3,400 crore mark achieved in the same period last year.
The Nagpur and Mumbai divisions were the main contributors, accounting for the bulk of the tonnage and revenue growth.
August emerged as a record month, with the highest freight loading in the last decade, reflecting a surge in demand across the network.
Coal and container traffic continued to dominate the freight mix, underscoring the sustained importance of these commodities to the railway’s revenue stream.
The Nagpur and Mumbai divisions were the main contributors, accounting for the bulk of the tonnage and revenue growth.
August emerged as a record month, with the highest freight loading in the last decade, reflecting a surge in demand across the network.
Coal and container traffic continued to dominate the freight mix, underscoring the sustained importance of these commodities to the railway’s revenue stream.