South Western Railway Reports September Freight and Revenue Growth

South Western Railway reported that it carried more freight in September 2026 than it did a year earlier.

It loaded 4.41 million tonnes of goods, with iron ore making up the biggest share.

The railway also earned ₹870 crore that month.

Passenger revenue increased, and more passengers travelled than in September 2025.

For the six months from April to September, freight loading reached 26.1 million tonnes.

Revenue over that period was ₹4,730 crore.

The report says several freight and revenue categories grew compared with the previous year.

General Manager P Ananth praised the railway’s workers and officers.