Eastern Railway has recorded a significant increase in freight loading during the first quarter of the current financial year (April-June 2024). The freight loading stood at 25.36 million tonnes, representing a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. The freight revenue generated during this period reached 2290.55 crores, surpassing...
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the 1820.05 crores earned in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Key contributors to this growth include coal, iron ore, and food grains, which saw remarkable increases in loading during this period. In terms of monthly freight loading, May and June 2024 saw a combined figure of 8.385 million tonnes, exceeding the 6.734 million tonnes loaded in June 2023. The freight revenue for June 2024 also witnessed a substantial rise to 739.824 crores, compared to 593.404 crores in June 2023. The Eastern Railway, despite its popularity as a passenger transportation service, is actively pursuing excellence in freight loading, recognizing its growing importance in industrial input and essential commodity transportation within the eastern region.