Indian Railways reports that freight loading increases 4% in June, reaching 142 million tonnes, according to coverage from multiple outlets. Both sources attribute the rise primarily to higher movement of coal and fertiliser, which lift overall freight volumes during the month. Business Standard also notes that freight loading grows 1.5% in the first quarter of FY27, indicating a slower pace of increase compared with the June performance.
In addition to freight, Business Standard says passenger traffic also records steady growth in June, suggesting overall transport activity remains positive even as freight volumes do not accelerate uniformly across the quarter. Together, the reports present a picture of month-on-month improvement in freight, supported by key commodities, alongside continued growth in passenger demand. No additional figures beyond the June freight total and the Q1 percentage change are provided in the excerpts.
