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
