The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a milestone of 100 million tonnes (MT) of freight loading in just 134 days of the ongoing financial year 2025–26, surpassing its previous best of 148 days recorded in 2024–25. The target was reached on August 12, a full 14 days earlier than last year, underscoring ECoR’s operational efficiency and growth momentum.
Coal, iron ore, and cement were the top contributors, with coal loading rising 4.6% year-on-year to 57.734 MT, iron ore up 19.4% to 25.984 MT, and cement surging 32.8% to 0.409 MT. Food grain loading increased 18.3% to 1.171 MT, while fertilizers saw the highest jump of 39.2% to 2.858 MT.
ECoR attributed the achievement to strategic planning, optimal infrastructure use, efficient freight operations, and strong coordination with customers, particularly in high-demand sectors.