Central Railway Records Freight Loading Of 67.11 Mnt
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Central Railway Records Freight Loading Of 67.11 Mnt

The loading of sugar increased significantly, with 62 rakes dispatched in January 2025 compared to 50 in January 2024, marking a 24 % rise. The Central Railway (CR) has recorded a freight loading of 67.11 million tonnes (MT) and revenue of about Rs 72.17 billion for the financial year 2024-25 up to January 31. The Nagpur division contributed the highest share, handling 36.85 MT, which accounts for 55 % of the total freight loading, followed by Mumbai division with 19.04 MT, contributing 28 %. In January 2025 alone, the Central Railway loaded 7.83 MT, with Nagpur division handling 4.48 MT (57 % ) and Mumbai Division handling 2.14 MT (27 % ). The Central Railway has seen notable growth in container transport and the movement of sugar and petroleum products, boosting its overall performance compared to the previous year. The loading of sugar increased significantly, with 62 rakes dispatched in January 2025 compared to 50 in January 2024, marking a 24 % rise. Pune division performed particularly well, loading 37 rakes in January 2025, up from 18 rakes in the same period last year, reflecting a 105 % increase. Container transportation also showed an upward trend, with 847 rakes loaded in January 2025, a 15.7 % increase from the 732 rakes in January 2024. Petroleum product shipments grew by 10.1 %, with 219 rakes loaded in January 2025 compared to 199 in the same month last year. The movement of de-oiled cakes saw a 10.5 % rise, with 21 rakes transported in January 2025 compared to 19 in January 2024. Additionally, 631 container rakes were dispatched from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) terminal, up from 592 in January 2024, reflecting a 14.3 % increase.

The loading of sugar increased significantly, with 62 rakes dispatched in January 2025 compared to 50 in January 2024, marking a 24 % rise. The Central Railway (CR) has recorded a freight loading of 67.11 million tonnes (MT) and revenue of about Rs 72.17 billion for the financial year 2024-25 up to January 31. The Nagpur division contributed the highest share, handling 36.85 MT, which accounts for 55 % of the total freight loading, followed by Mumbai division with 19.04 MT, contributing 28 %. In January 2025 alone, the Central Railway loaded 7.83 MT, with Nagpur division handling 4.48 MT (57 % ) and Mumbai Division handling 2.14 MT (27 % ). The Central Railway has seen notable growth in container transport and the movement of sugar and petroleum products, boosting its overall performance compared to the previous year. The loading of sugar increased significantly, with 62 rakes dispatched in January 2025 compared to 50 in January 2024, marking a 24 % rise. Pune division performed particularly well, loading 37 rakes in January 2025, up from 18 rakes in the same period last year, reflecting a 105 % increase. Container transportation also showed an upward trend, with 847 rakes loaded in January 2025, a 15.7 % increase from the 732 rakes in January 2024. Petroleum product shipments grew by 10.1 %, with 219 rakes loaded in January 2025 compared to 199 in the same month last year. The movement of de-oiled cakes saw a 10.5 % rise, with 21 rakes transported in January 2025 compared to 19 in January 2024. Additionally, 631 container rakes were dispatched from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) terminal, up from 592 in January 2024, reflecting a 14.3 % increase.

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