The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) recorded a notable increase in freight loading during June 2025, highlighting ongoing growth in goods transport across the region. The railway zone loaded a total of 0.968 million tonnes of freight during the month, marking a 9.6 per cent rise compared to the same period last year.
Data shared by NFR indicates a positive trend across several key commodity segments. Cement loading grew by over 53 per cent, while coal saw a 37.5 per cent increase. Petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) also experienced a significant rise of 41.7 per cent. Other categories, including fertilisers and containerised goods, increased by 9.1 per cent and 11.1 per cent, respectively. General freight categorised as “others” grew by 36.2 per cent.
Among the various commodities, stone chips recorded the highest percentage growth with a 275 per cent rise from the figures reported during the same month last year.
Officials attributed the improvement in freight figures to stronger regional economic activity and increased demand for key materials. The growth also adds to the revenue generation of the railway zone, contributing to broader development in the region.
NFR continues to focus on modernising its operations, with an emphasis on improving service dependability and operational efficiency. The zone stated that it remains committed to supporting the uninterrupted movement of essential goods while responding to rising freight demand through further innovation and infrastructural improvements.
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