{
  "id": 10261010,
  "title": "CR earns over 3400 crores through Freight loading",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/cr-earns-over-3400-crores-through-freight-loading",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T17:25:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/cr-earns-over-3400-crores-through-freight-loading"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the first quarter of 2026, Central Railway achieved a remarkable freight loading of 34.48 million tonnes across 13,058 rakes, marking a 7% increase in tonnage compared to the same period last year. This surge in freight loading translated to a revenue of Rs. 3,461.92 crores, up from Rs. 3,346.80 crores in the corresponding period of the previous year.\n\nNagpur division played a crucial role in this growth, contributing 58.9% of the total freight loading with 20.31 million tonnes, while Mumbai division accounted for 24.8% with 8.56 million tonnes. The revenue generated from freight loading also saw a significant boost, with Nagpur division contributing 59.87% of the total revenue at Rs. 2,072.73 crores and Mumbai division contributing 23.12% at Rs. 800.49 crores.\n\nAutomobile loading saw a significant increase of 94 rakes, while other categories such as coal, petroleum products, iron ore, sugar, foodgrains, and dolomite also saw growth. The month of August 2026 demonstrated exceptional performance with a freight loading of 6.85 million tonnes in 2,567 rakes, a 22% increase in tonnage and 252 more rakes than the previous year.\n\nCentral Railway's commitment to enhancing its freight business was evident as it aimed to improve infrastructure, increase terminal capacity, and facilitate efficient movement of goods. The railway authorities also sought to attract new streams of traffic through innovative logistics solutions and customer-centric freight services. This dedication to growth is set to contribute significantly to the Indian economy.",
  "summary": "Central Railway registered impressive Freight Loading of 34.48 MT (million tonnes) in 13058 rakes during the period April to August 2026. This is against loading of 32.10 MT in 12369 rakes during the corresponding period last year, marking an increase of more than 7 % in respect of tonnage. It also indicates increase of 689 rakes Total Revenue earned through freight loading during the period…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}