Passenger traffic expanded, with Indian Railways carrying 633.5 million passengers in July 2026 against 621.9 million a year earlier, across suburban and non‑suburban segments. Indian Railways sustained strong operational momentum in July 2026, recording growth across freight and passenger segments. A Ministry of Railways release noted, “Higher freight loading, increased passenger traffic, improved revenue generation,...
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Indian Railways Posts 4% Freight Growth in June 2026
Demand from core sectors lifted freight volumes, with fertiliser, iron ore, coal, clinker, and other categories showing strong growth. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth‑largest rail network, continued its strong operational performance in June 2026, recording steady growth in both freight and passenger services. The Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes (MT) of freight during the month,...