Railways Sets October Freight Record with 145.07 Million Tonnes

Key facts

• Indian Railways carried a record 145.07 million tonnes of freight in October.
• Freight loading grew by 8.32 per cent over October 2025.
• Foodgrains loading increased by 26.3 per cent, while domestic coal loading rose by 16.0 per cent.
• Average daily coal supply to power houses rose to 469.8 rakes from 393.2 rakes, an increase of 19.5 per cent.
• Freight loading during April–October reached 978.78 million tonnes, compared with 935.10 million tonnes a year earlier.