Eastern Railway achieves highest of 16.11% Growth in Freight Loading in FY25
South East Central Railway (SECR) grew by 7.28%. Northeast Frontier Railway grew by 4.21%. Northern Railway grew by 3.89%. East Central Railway grew by 2.82%.
Indian Railways recorded about 1617.38 MT of originating goods loading during FY 2024-25, as against 1590.68 MT during FY 2023-24, marking an increased loading of 26.70 MT (1.68%). While loading for Domestic Container showed an increase of 19.72%, loading for domestic coal showed an increase of 7.4%. The Fertilizer loading showed a 1.25% increase.
POL loading noted 0.61% increase. Five key items in domestic container loading are gunny sacks, hot rolled coils, ceramic tiles, wall care putty, and rice. Loading accomplished by Zonal Railways puts Eastern Railway at 16.11% increase.
South East Central Railway (SECR) grew by 7.28%. Northeast Frontier Railway grew by 4.21%. Northern Railway grew by 3.89%. East Central Railway grew by 2.82%. South Central Railway grew by 2.14%. East Coast Railway grew by 1.19%. Southern Railway grew by 0.80%. South Eastern Railway grew by 0.36%.
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Impressive loading of Coal by Indian Railways caused stock in power houses in India to reach 57 MT, which is all time of highest.
Transportation of bulk products, vital for industry and energy depends much on Indian Railways: coal for power plants, iron ore, coking coal and limestone for steel industries, finished steel for manufacturing and construction, cement, food grains for national distribution, fertilisers for agriculture, and petroleum products.
Rail travel has been more inexpensive than automobile transport for large items and lengthy distances. This lowers total logistical costs for companies, so enabling Indian products to be more competitive both at home and abroad.
Furthermore, Railways connects the mines, factories, agricultural areas, and ports with markets all around the nation, hence facilitating smooth supply chains across its large nationwide network.
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