Indian Railways’ massive milestone! Achieves highest ever freight loading of 142.7 MT in January

The Indian Railways has reached a historic milestone by achieving its highest-ever freight loading. In January, a record-breaking loading of 142.7 million tonnes was achieved, reflecting a notable 6.5% year-on-year growth, a PIB press release revealed. With this, Indian Railways remains a crucial facilitator of transportation, playing a pivotal role in driving essential economic activities.

Achieving record-breaking freight loading

This unprecedented loading accomplishment was made possible through simultaneous efforts in enhancing capacity. A total of 476 kilometres of track was commissioned across 25 sections, compared to 308 kilometres across 20 sections last year. It is crucial to note that the achievement was realised despite challenging adverse weather conditions, which included an extended duration and widespread geographical presence of fog.