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ECoR Records 120.76 Million Tonnes Freight Loading Till September
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News18•08-10-2026, 19:00
ECoR Records 120.76 Million Tonnes Freight Loading Till September
- •The East Coast Railway loaded 120.76 million tonnes of freight up to September 2026, marking a 3.4 percent growth compared to the previous year.
- •Khurda Road Division recorded cumulative loading of 87.64 million tonnes, while Rayagada and Sambalpur divisions achieved growths of 8.8 percent and 7.3 percent respectively.
- •Coal loading remained the major contributor at 71.01 million tonnes, while iron ore loading saw a strong growth of 14 percent reaching 19.60 million tonnes.
- •ECoR also demonstrated robust performance in freight unloading, registering 109.66 million tonnes with a 10 percent growth compared to the previous financial year.
Key Questions Answered
The East Coast Railway recorded a total freight loading of 120.76 million tonnes up to September 2026, marking a 3.4 per cent growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
The Khurda Road Division recorded the highest cumulative freight loading of 87.64 MT among the three divisions of ECoR up to September 2026.
Coal loading remained the major contributor, with cumulative coal loading up to September 2026 reaching 71.01 MT, reflecting a 3.7 per cent growth compared to the previous year.
