Indian Railways freight transportation handling witnessed a significant surge in June 2024, registering a 10.07% rise compared to the same period last year. This positive movement translates to a freight volume of 135.46 Million Tonnes (MT), propelled primarily by a rise in coal transportation.
- 10.07% rise in freight handling in June 2024 compared to June 2023
- Freight volume reached 135.46 MT in June 2024
- Coal transportation played a major role in the growth
Revenue Rise
The positive trend extended to revenue as well. Indian Railways Freight Transportation revenue for June 2024 reached Rs 14,798.11 crore, reflecting an 11.12% increase over Rs 13,316.81 crore earned in June 2023.
Commodity-wise Breakdown
- Coal (excluding imported coal): 60.27 MT
- Imported Coal: 8.82 MT
- Iron Ore: 15.07 MT
- Pig Iron and Finished Steel: 5.36 MT
- Cement (excluding clinker): 7.56 MT
- Clinker: 5.28 MT
- Foodgrains: 4.21 MT
- Fertilisers: 5.30 MT
- Mineral Oil: 4.18 MT
- Containers: 6.97 MT
- Balance Other Goods: 10.06 MT
Indian Railways’ commitment to becoming “hungry for cargo” has been instrumental in this achievement. The focus on improving ease of doing business, competitive service delivery, and a customer-centric approach, backed by agile policy-making, has paved the way for this significant growth.
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