Bhubaneswar, July 1, 2025:East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a robust 9.69% growth in freight loading in April-June quarter of fiscal 2025-26.
In Q1 of FY 26, ECoR loaded a total of 68.19 million tonnes, compared to 62.2 million tonnes during the same period last year, reflecting a commendable 9.69% increase.In the month of June 2025 alone, freight loading reached 23.15 million tonnes, an increase of 7.72% over 21.49 million tonnes loaded in June 2024.
The daily average freight loading by East Coast Railway currently stands at 0.75 million tonnes, keeping the zone on track to achieve its annual target for the fiscal year 2025–26.This consistent growth is attributed to efficient planning, improved operational management, and proactive coordination with freight customers across sectors like coal, iron ore, cement, and fertilizers.