SER Freight Surge: 100 Million Tonne Milestone Achieved!
The South Eastern Railway (SER) has reached a massive operational milestone, officially crossing the 100 million tonne (MT) freight loading mark for the 2026-27 financial year. This historic achievement was reached on September 20, 2026, marking a period of intense productivity and efficiency for the zone.
Rapid Growth and Rising Numbers
The data highlights a strong upward trend in freight movement across the region. As of September 22, 2026, the cumulative freight loading for SER stood at 101.33 million tonnes. This represents a 5.50 percent increase over the 96.05 million tonnes recorded during the same period last year. This performance also reflects a 5.42 percent improvement compared to the previous year's corresponding timeframe.
Chakradharpur: The Freight Powerhouse
The success of the zone was heavily driven by the Chakradharpur division. This division acted as the primary engine for growth, contributing a massive 75.89 million tonnes to the overall freight volume recorded by the railway.
Key Commodities Driving the Surge
The milestone was supported by significant growth across several vital industrial commodities, showing high demand in the sector:
- Coal: Experienced a massive 21.13 percent spike in loading during the month of September, while cumulative coal loading rose by 6.41 percent.
- Steel: Saw a robust cumulative growth of 15.98 percent.
- Iron Ore: Recorded a