Indian Railways accomplished a cumulative freight loading of 1434.01 million metric tons (MT) between April 2023 and February 2024, surpassing last year’s loading of 1367.5 MT by approximately 66.51 MT. This translates to a significant improvement over the corresponding period of the previous year. Moreover, Railways recorded earnings of Rs. 1,55,557.1 crore during this period, marking an increase of approximately Rs. 6,468.17 crore compared to the same period last year.
Railways’ notable achievement in February 2024
In February 2024 alone, originating freight loading reached 136.60 MT, compared to 124.03 MT in February 2023, reflecting an improvement of approximately 10.13%. Additionally, freight revenue for February 2024 amounted to Rs. 14,931.89 crore, an increase from Rs. 13,700.75 crore in February 2023, showing an improvement of about 8.98% over the previous year.
In February 2024, Indian Railways achieved notable loading figures across various categories: 59.08 MT in Coal, 15.11 MT in Iron Ore, 5.69 MT in Pig Iron and Finished Steel, 7.59 MT in Cement (excluding Clinker), 5.45 MT in Clinker, 5.10 MT in Food grains, 3.962 MT in Fertilizers, 4.06 MT in Mineral Oil, 7.00 MT in Containers, and 10.66 MT in various other goods.
Going by the numbers, Indian Railways has been steadfast in its commitment to enhance cargo transportation, adhering to the mantra of ‘Hungry For Cargo’. The focus on improving business efficiency and service delivery at competitive prices, alongside a customer-centric approach and proactive policy measures, has contributed significantly to this achievement.