SWR Records 4.41 MT Freight Loading and ₹870 Cr Revenue in September 2026; Cumulative Loading Reaches 26.1 MT and Revenue ₹4,730 Cr

South Western Railway (SWR) reported a significant increase in freight loading and revenue during September 2026. The railway recorded 4.41 million tonnes of originating freight loading, marking a 5.9% growth compared to September 2025's 4.17 million tonnes. Iron Ore led the freight loading with 1.70 million tonnes, followed by Pig Iron and Finished Steel, Coal, Mineral Oil, Balance Other Goods, Container traffic, Cement, and Food Grains.

During the first nine months of 2026, SWR's cumulative originating freight loading reached 26.1 million tonnes, reflecting a 5.8% growth compared to the same period in 2025. Iron Ore accounted for 10.17 million tonnes, Pig Iron and Finished Steel made up 5.95 million tonnes, Coal contributed 5.36 million tonnes, and Balance Other Goods, Mineral Oil, Container traffic, Cement, and Food Grains rounded out the remaining loading.

In terms of revenue, SWR generated ₹870 crore in September 2026, a 15.91% increase from September 2025's ₹751 crore. Passenger revenue rose to ₹357.5 crore, a 26.87% increase over the previous year, surpassing the monthly target by ₹36.96 crore. Freight revenue stood at ₹465 crore, growing by ₹37.28 crore (8.72%) compared to the same period in 2025. Other coaching revenue increased by ₹2.74 crore (10.51%), while Sundry revenue rose by ₹3.67 crore (24.14%).

Parcel revenue reached ₹15.89 crore, growing by ₹1.49 crore (10.35%). For the year up to September 2026, SWR's gross revenue totaled ₹4,730 crore, marking a 4.91% increase from the previous year. Passenger revenue amounted to ₹1,904.10 crore, reflecting a 15.43% growth, with the number of passengers carried reaching 9.2 crore, a 4.78% increase.

Overall, SWR demonstrated consistent growth in freight loading, passenger traffic, and revenue generation. Key freight commodities and revenue segments recorded positive year-on-year growth during September 2026 and the cumulative period up to September 2026. General Manager P Ananth praised the workforce and officers for their commendable achievement in freight loading and earnings.