South Western Railway sets new record in freight loading
South Western Railway in India achieved a record-breaking freight loading of 4.40 million tonnes in May 2026. The growth was driven by significant increases in coal, steel, and iron ore transport.
Why it matters
This performance indicates robust industrial activity and improved logistics efficiency within the Indian rail sector, serving as a key economic indicator.
South Western Railway (SWR) has set a new record by registering an originating freight loading of 4.40 million tonnes (MT) in May 2026 and registering a growth of 4.3% compared to the previous year, a release from SWR has said.
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