Mumbai, Oct. 13 -- Indian Railways recorded continued growth in freight and passenger segments during September 2026, with higher freight loading, and growth across several key commodity categories. Freight loading during the first six months of the financial year also registered sustained growth, reflecting continued demand for rail transportation across major sectors of the economy. Indian Railways loaded 135.35 million tonnes of freight in September 2026, compared to 127.52 million tonnes in September 2025, registering a 6.14 per cent growth over the corresponding month last year.

Several major commodity segments recorded strong growth during the month. Food Grain loading grew by 25 per cent, Clinker by 20 per cent, Domestic Container...