Central Railway Reports Highest September Freight Loading in a Decade with Revenue Growth
Central Railway reported a 10% increase in freight loading from April to September 2026, transporting 41.10 million tonnes through 15,652 rakes, up from 37.37 million tonnes and 14,625 rakes last year. Revenue rose over 6% to Rs 4,117.07 crore. September 2026 marked the highest monthly freight loading in a decade with 6.59 million tonnes, a 25% increase from the previous year. Coal was the largest commodity transported, followed by containers, petroleum products, and cement. Nagpur and Mumbai divisions contributed the majority of freight and revenue.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–74/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 12 Oct, 07:27 am. Other outlets followed.
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