Indian Railways recorded growth of 9 percent in freight loading in July this year as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year. It loaded 141.3 million tonnes of freight during July 2026, compared to 129.7 million tonnes in July last year. The performance reflects sustained demand across core sectors of the economy and continued efforts to improve freight logistics and operational efficiency.
Further, Iron Ore loading increased by 22.2 per cent, Coal by 11.5 per cent, Food Grains by 11.5 per cent, Fertilizers by 12 per cent and Balance Other Goods by 12.1 per cent. Indian Railways stepped up domestic coal supply to power plants by 20 percent due to an increase in coal demand at thermal power plants, in July compared to the corresponding month last year.
The increase in freight movement resulted in an incremental freight revenue of over one thousand one hundred crore rupees in July 2025, registering an 8 per cent growth. Additionally, Indian Railways carried 63.35 crore passengers during July 2026, compared to 62.19 crore during the corresponding month last year. Passenger traffic continued to grow across both suburban and non-suburban segments, reflecting the growing preference for rail travel across the country.
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