SWR records all-time high June cargo of 4.18 million tonnes

South Western Railway recorded its highest ever freight loading for June, handling 4.18 million tonnes in June 2026, a 5.2% increase over the same period last year.

South Western Railway (SWR) achieved its highest ever cargo loading for the month of June and recorded 4.18 million tonnes (MT) in June 2026, marking a significant increase in freight traffic and overall revenue.

The zone saw an increase of 5.2% over the 3.98 MT processed in June 2025. SWR also achieved its best-ever average daily wagon loading for June at 2,221 wagons per day, up from 2,143 wagons last year, a 3.6% increase, according to the report.

Among the major commodities carried, iron ore loading reached 1.69 MT, up 6.3%, while steel loading rose 7.4% to 0.90 MT. RMSP traffic saw the sharpest increase of 34.5% to 0.23 MT. Mineral oil cargoes increased by 15.8% to 0.21 tonnes, cement traffic increased by 32% to 0.03 tonnes and container loading increased by 15.8% to 0.09 tonnes.

SWR reported total gross revenue of ₹ 733.23 crore in June 2026, up 1.55% YoY. Cargo operations contributed ₹ 402.61 crore, while passenger revenue stood at ₹ 290.43 crore, registering a strong growth of 15.08% over the same month last year. During the month, the zone carried 14.85 million passengers, an increase of 4.36%.

Package revenues were ₹14.30 crore, while other coaching and other revenues contributed ₹26.66 billion and ₹13.53 crore respectively. Ticket checks generated ₹4.96 crore through 0.58 million cases, the report added.

Published – 01 Jul 2026 22:16 IST