Indian Railways says its freight loading increases 6.14% in September 2026 compared with September 2025, reaching 135.35 million tonnes. Multiple outlets attribute the rise to higher shipments of coal and food grains, along with steel-related cargo, including clinker, which supports overall volumes.
The Railway Board also reports revenue growth alongside the loading figures. Revenue during September 2026 rises by ₹1,266 crore versus the same month a year earlier, which the outlets cite as 9.3% growth. Coverage highlights that the uptick in freight performance aligns with Railways’ broader target for total loading in FY27, reported as 1,765 million tonnes.
While the outlets focus on the same core monthly metrics—tonnage loaded and freight revenue growth—Swarajya and Mint emphasize the contribution from specific commodity movements, and The Hindu foregrounds the Railway Board’s reported revenue increase. All accounts describe the September results as stronger than the previous year’s level.
