Hyderabad: South Central Railway achieved a new SCR freight loading record of 144.244 million tonnes in 2025–26, surpassing the previous year’s performance.
The zone crossed last year’s 144.14 million tonnes a week before the financial year-end. This early achievement reflected strong operational coordination across departments.
Coal and cement continued to dominate freight movement. Supplies from Singareni collieries and regional cement industries contributed significantly.
SCR freight loading record driven by core commodities
SCR said coal and cement remained the backbone of its freight operations. At the same time, it expanded its cargo basket to include fertilizers, iron ore, food grains and containers.
This diversification helped improve overall freight volumes. Moreover, it strengthened the zone’s logistics base across multiple sectors.
Officials said consistent demand from key industries supported steady growth. Therefore, freight performance remained robust throughout the year.
SCR freight loading record supported by infrastructure upgrades
SCR attributed the achievement to improvements at freight terminals and upgraded goods sheds. These measures enhanced handling capacity and efficiency.
The zone also maintained continuous engagement with customers. As a result, it responded better to logistics needs and improved service delivery.
SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava praised the coordinated efforts of operations, commercial and technical teams. He urged staff to sustain the momentum in the coming year.
The record performance highlighted the zone’s focus on efficiency and diversification. It also underscored the role of infrastructure upgrades in boosting freight capacity.
SCR said it would continue to strengthen systems and expand cargo streams. Consequently, the zone aims to build on this growth trajectory in future.
SCR Achieves Highest Ever Freight Loading Since its Inception!🛤️🚃
👉 SCR Loads 144.24 Million Tonnes of Freight during 2025-26 (as on 24th March, 2026) @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia #MoveItLikeRailways#Hungry4Cargo pic.twitter.com/1yrt5fCOkr
— South Central Railway (@SCRailwayIndia) March 25, 2026