The Ministry of Railways released the latest freight loading data for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27. Between April and June, Indian Railways transported 41.91 crore tonnes of goods. This represents a steady growth in the movement of essential commodities across the country.
How much growth was seen in freight loading?
The total goods transported in the April-June quarter reached 41.91 crore tonnes. This is 1.46 percent higher than the 41.30 crore tonnes transported during the same period of the previous financial year (2025-26). The growth was mainly driven by an increase in the movement of key commodity segments.
Key data of the June quarter
| Period | Freight Loaded | Growth Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2026-27 (Q1) | 41.91 Crore Tonnes | 1.46% |
| FY 2025-26 (Same Period) | 41.30 Crore Tonnes | – |
The official press note issued by the Ministry of Railways on July 2 confirmed these figures. The increase in loading indicates a rise in the transport of various industrial and essential goods through the rail network.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 की पहली तिमाही में कुल कितना माल ढोया गया?
रेल मंत्रालय के अनुसार, अप्रैल से जून की तिमाही में भारतीय रेलवे ने कुल 41.91 करोड़ टन माल की ढुलाई की है।
पिछले वर्ष की तुलना में माल ढुलाई में कितनी वृद्धि हुई है?
पिछले वित्त वर्ष की इसी अवधि में 41.30 करोड़ टन माल ढोया गया था, जिसके मुकाबले इस बार 1.46 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि दर्ज की गई है।