Indian Railways Freight Up 4% to 142.21 Million Tonnes in June
Indian Railways freight loading rose 4% to 142.21 million tonnes in June 2026. Fertiliser led growth at 19.1%, while passenger traffic also increased.
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Indian Railways freight loading rose 4% to 142.21 million tonnes in June 2026. Fertiliser led growth at 19.1%, while passenger traffic also increased.
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