Indian Railways Freight
- Indian Railways’ total freight traffic crossed 100 crore tonnes in the current financial year as of 19.11.2025, marking a new record.
- Freight traffic from April–October 2025 reached 93.51 crore tonnes, up from 90.69 crore tonnes in the same period last year.
- Growth reflects Railways’ enhanced capacity to support industrial growth and infrastructure development.
- Indian Railways has introduced major reforms to boost cement freight capacity.
- Launch of a new policy for bulk cement depots.
- Tariffs for bulk cement transport rationalised to improve efficiency.
Environmental & Economic Benefits
- Reduced carbon emissions and highway congestion
- Provides eco-friendly transport solutions for industries, including MSMEs
- Supports India’s goal of achieving zero carbon emission targets
