Indian Railways Registers 64 crore passengers in June 2026 and 4% Growth in Freight over last year

Indian Railways continued its strong operational performance during June 2026, registering steady growth in both freight transportation and passenger services. Higher freight loading, increased passenger traffic and continued augmentation of passenger services reflect Indian Railways' sustained efforts towards supporting economic growth, strengthening logistics and providing convenient travel options across the country.

Freight Growth
- 142.21 million tonnes carried in June 2026 vs. 136.71 million tonnes last year → 4% growth.
- Freight earnings rose by ₹430 crore (3% increase).
- Commodity highlights:
- Fertilizers: +19.1%
- Balance Other Goods: +17.3%
- Iron Ore: +9.4%
- Coal to power plants: +7% (critical for summer demand)
- Clinker: +7.2%

Quarterly Performance (Q1 FY 2026-27)
- Freight loading: 419.08 million tonnes vs. 413.05 million tonnes last year.
- Iron Ore: +7.44%, Clinker: +6.54%, Balance & Other Goods: +12.16%.

Passenger Traffic
- Nearly 64 crore passengers in June 2026 (up from 62.37 crore).
- Non-Suburban: +3.9% (30.04 crore passengers).
- Suburban: +0.9% (33.77 crore passengers).

Modern Services Expansion
- 164 Vande Bharat services, including the new Sleeper service (Howrah–Kamakhya).
- 72 Amrit Bharat services, with 4 new ones launched in June.

Significance
Indian Railways continues to reinforce its role as the nation’s growth engine, balancing freight efficiency with affordable passenger mobility. The dual growth in freight and passenger traffic shows resilience and modernization—supporting both economic growth and public convenience.