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Indian Railways freight loading climbs 6.1% to 135.5 million tonnes in September
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 02:36 PM
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Freight traffic on Indian Railways increased by 6.1% in September, reaching 135.5 million tonnes, according to Business Standard.
Indian Railways reported a 6.1% rise in freight loading for September, with total tonnage reaching 135.5 million tonnes, Business Standard said. The growth underscores the railway’s pivotal role in moving bulk commodities across the country.
The increase came amid steady demand from sectors such as coal, cement and agricultural produce, which rely heavily on rail transport for cost‑effective logistics. While the report did not disclose a month‑on‑month comparison, the upward movement aligns with the broader trend of expanding freight volumes on the network.
Analysts view the higher loading figures as a positive signal for the railway’s revenue outlook, given that freight services constitute a major share of its earnings. The data also suggests that shippers continue to favor rail over road for large‑scale shipments, contributing to the observed growth.
The increase came amid steady demand from sectors such as coal, cement and agricultural produce, which rely heavily on rail transport for cost‑effective logistics. While the report did not disclose a month‑on‑month comparison, the upward movement aligns with the broader trend of expanding freight volumes on the network.
Analysts view the higher loading figures as a positive signal for the railway’s revenue outlook, given that freight services constitute a major share of its earnings. The data also suggests that shippers continue to favor rail over road for large‑scale shipments, contributing to the observed growth.