ECoR Sets New Record with 259.25 MT Freight Loading in FY25

11 Apr 2025 CW Team

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a record freight loading of 259.254 million tonnes in the financial year 2024–25, marking a new milestone for Indian Railways. This performance represents a 1.2 per cent increase over the 256.498 million tonnes recorded in the previous year.

ECoR became the first railway zone in the country to surpass the 200 million tonne mark for the fifth consecutive year and has consistently crossed the 100 million tonne threshold for 15 years in a row. Officials attributed the achievement to focused planning, efficient operations, and timely coordination among departments.

The zone saw significant contributions from key freight segments, including coal, iron ore, petroleum products, and cement. Loading of iron ore reached 91.448 million tonnes, while coal accounted for 131.844 million tonnes during the year.

Railway authorities credited the record to improved asset utilisation, enhanced monitoring systems, and better coordination with industries and ports. Strategic use of additional waggons, improved terminal handling, and emphasis on customer-centric operations also played a critical role.

Officials noted that the continued growth in freight loading reinforces ECoR’s importance as a key freight corridor and reflects Indian Railways’ broader focus on increasing cargo throughput while maintaining efficiency and service reliability.

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