Guwahati, 13 October (HS): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) registered a 46.5 % growth in freight loading in September 2026, transporting 1.134 million tonnes (MT) of goods compared to 0.774 MT during the corresponding month last year.

According to an official release, cumulative freight loading during April-September 2026 reached 6.226 MT, registering a growth of 12 % over 5.557 MT recorded during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

The growth in September was driven by a significant increase across several commodity segments. Food grain loading surged by 610 % to 0.071 MT, while miscellaneous commodities, including fruits, vegetables and timber, recorded growth of over 157 per cent. Cement loading increased by 295 per cent and fertiliser loading by 200 per cent. Dolomite loading registered a growth of 52 per cent, while container traffic increased by 17.6 %.

The cumulative performance during April-September also remained positive. Cement loading recorded an impressive growth of 181 %, while dolomite loading increased by 36.7 %. Coal and container traffic registered growth of 8.2 % and 9.6 %, respectively, compared to the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

The railway attributed the sustained growth to efforts to improve operational efficiency, strengthen coordination with freight customers and streamline the transportation of essential commodities.

NFR remains focused on expanding its freight traffic base and meeting the evolving logistics requirements of the region. The railway's continued emphasis on reliable, efficient and customer-oriented freight services is expected to support regional economic activity and strengthen rail-based logistics across the Northeast and beyond.----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash