New Delhi - Indian Railways has witnessed a remarkable surge in freight movement, with total freight loading reaching 1,465.371 million tonnes (MT) in the first 11 months of FY 2024-25. This milestone has already exceeded the entire freight loading of 1,443.166 MT recorded in 2023-24, underscoring the national transporter’s steady progress toward its ambitious target of 3,000 MT by 2027.

Freight transportation remains the financial backbone of Indian Railways, contributing nearly 65 per cent of its revenue. Commodities like coal, iron ore, and cement account for over 60 per cent . . .