6.14% growth registered in freight loading in September 2026 over September 2025: Indian Railways
Indian Railways reported a 6.14% growth in freight loading for September 2026 compared to the previous year. The increase was driven by higher demand for commodities like coal, foodgrains, and clinker.
Why it matters
Freight performance is a key indicator of industrial health and economic activity in India, reflecting supply chain efficiency.
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% growth over the corresponding month last year, the Railway Board said on Tuesday (October 13, 2026).
"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%, clinker by 20%, domestic container by 10% and coal by 9%.
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% growth."
"Freight revenue during September 2026 increased by ₹1,266 crore over September 2025, registering a 9.3% growth," the board said.
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