SWR records highest-ever September freight loading at 4.41 million tonnes

South Western Railway (SWR) achieved its highest-ever freight loading for September, moving 4.41 million tonnes during the month, marking a 5.9% increase compared to the 4.17 million tonnes loaded in September 2025. The railway reported a cumulative originating freight loading of 26.1 million tonnes from April to September 2026, which was a 5.8% rise compared to the same period in the previous year.

Iron ore was the leading freight type in September, accounting for 1.7 million tonnes, followed by pig iron and finished steel (1.127 million tonnes), and coal (0.9 million tonnes). Mineral oil loading was at 0.217 million tonnes, while container traffic totaled 0.105 million tonnes. In the first six months of the fiscal year, iron ore loading totaled 10.17 million tonnes, pig iron and finished steel loaded amounted to 5.95 million tonnes, and coal loading was at 5.36 million tonnes.

SWR generated ₹870 crore in gross revenue for September, a 15.91% increase from September 2025. Passenger revenue grew by 26.87% to ₹357.5 crore, while passenger traffic increased by 6.83% to 1.5 crore. Freight revenue reached ₹465 crore, growing by 8.72% compared to the same month in 2025. Other coaching revenue rose by 10.51% to ₹28.81 crore, and parcel revenue increased by 10.35% to ₹15.89 crore.

The railway's gross revenue during April-September reached ₹4,730 crore, representing a 4.91% increase over the previous year. Passenger revenue amounted to ₹1,904.10 crore, with freight revenue totaling ₹2,546 crore. SWR carried 9.2 crore passengers during the period, reflecting a 4.78% increase. P. Ananth, the railway general manager, commended railway officers and employees for the impressive performance in freight loading and revenue generation.