Indian Railways loading nearly at 2-year high to 119.79 MT in January 2021

Indian Railways witnessed highest ever loading figures i.e. 119.79 MT in January 2021. The last best was in March 2019 as 119.74 MT.

Data given by Railway Ministry, as of  February 08, 2021, Indian Railways loading was 30.54 million tonnes which includes 13.61 million tonnes of coal, 4.15 million tonnes of iron ore, 1.04 million tonnes of foodgrains, 1.03 million tonnes of fertilizers, 0.96 million tonnes of mineral oil and 1.97 million tonnes of cement (excluding clinker).

The ministry stated that it is worth mentioning that several concessions/ discounts are also being given in Indian Railways to make Railways Freight movement very attractive. COVID 19 has been used by Indian Railways an opportunity to improve all-round efficiencies and performances.

On mission mode, the ministry stated that the Indian Railways' Freight loading for the last few months has crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period. It is expected that cumulative freight loading will surpass last year’s freight loading figures.

Also, to attract new business and incentivise other existing clients, Ministry of Railways has held meetings with the top leadership of iron & steel, cement, power, coal, automobiles and logistics service providers.