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Indian Railways Freight Loading Jumps Nearly 4% in Feb 2026: Ministry

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News18•06-03-2026, 21:30

Indian Railways Freight Loading Jumps Nearly 4% in Feb 2026: Ministry

•Indian Railways recorded 137.72 million tonnes of freight loading in February 2026, a 3.96% increase year-on-year.
•Freight revenue for the month rose by 2.97% to Rs 14,571.99 crore compared to February 2025.
•Net Tonne Kilometres (NTKM), a key freight movement indicator, grew by 4.18% to 76,007 million NTKM.
•Core sector commodities like coal, iron ore, finished steel, and fertilisers significantly contributed to the growth.
•Railways remain a crucial, economical, and environmentally efficient mode for bulk goods transportation, supporting economic activity.

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