Indian Railways freight loading rises 9% to 141.3 MT in July 2026
Indian Railways loaded 141.3 million tonnes of freight in July 2026, 9% more than in July 2025, the Railways Ministry said on 3 August 2026.
Summary
Indian Railways loaded 141.3 million tonnes of freight in July 2026, compared with 129.7 million tonnes in July 2025, a 9% increase, the Railways Ministry said on 3 August 2026. Iron ore loading grew 22.2%, fertilisers 12%, and coal and food grains 11.5% each. Domestic coal supply to thermal power plants rose by 20% during the month.
Key facts
- Freight, July 2026
- 141.3 MT (vs 129.7 MT)
- Growth
- 9% year on year
- Iron ore
- +22.2%
- Fertilisers
- +12%
- Coal / food grains
- +11.5% each
- Coal to power plants
- +20%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How much freight did Indian Railways load in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 141.3 million tonnes
Indian Railways loaded 141.3 MT in July 2026 against 129.7 MT in July 2025, a 9% rise.
Which commodity recorded the highest year-on-year growth in railway loading in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Iron ore
Iron ore loading grew 22.2%, ahead of fertilisers (12%) and coal and food grains (11.5% each).