The Indian Railways loaded 135.35 million tonnes of freight in September 2026, compared to 127.52 million tonnes in September 2025, registering a 6.14-per cent growth over the corresponding month last year, the Railway Board said on Tuesday.
"Several major commodity segments recorded strong growth during the month," a press note issued by the board said, adding that foodgrain loading grew by 25 per cent, clinker by 20 per cent, domestic container by 10 per cent and coal by 9 per cent.
Highlighting the efforts to step up domestic coal supply to power houses during September, it said, "The average number of coal rakes supplied per day increased to 443 rakes, compared to 397 rakes per day in September 2025, registering an 11.6 per cent growth."
"Freight revenue during September 2026 increased by Rs 1,266 crore over September 2025, registering a 9.3 per cent growth," the board said.
Outlining the growth on a cumulative basis, it said, "Indian Railways loaded 833.7 million tonnes of freight during April-September 2026, registering 4.1 per cent growth over the corresponding period last year. Freight revenue during the same period recorded 3.7 per cent growth."
"Indian Railways recorded continued growth in freight and passenger segments during September 2026, with higher freight loading, and growth across several key commodity categories," the press note said, though it did not provide comparative data on passenger traffic.