Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Central Railway Expands Freight Portfolio with Bauxite and Acacia Pulp
Central Railway in Mumbai has started carrying two new things: Bauxite and Acacia Pulp.
Bauxite is used to make special cement and helps reduce pollution.
The first load of Bauxite was sent from Uran to Malkhaid on January 19, 2026, earning Rs.
52.38 lakhs.
Acacia Pulp, which comes from Brazil, was sent from Mumbai Port to PMKM on January 20, 2026, adding Rs.
37.79 lakhs to their earnings.
This is part of their plan to carry more goods and make more money.
In the last year, they carried 17.07 million tonnes of goods, which is a bit more than last year.
They also set a record in December 2025 by carrying the most goods ever in a month.
Central Railway’s Mumbai Division added Bauxite and Acacia Pulp to its freight portfolio.
First Bauxite rake was loaded on January 19, 2026, earning Rs. 52.38 lakhs.
First Acacia Pulp rake was loaded on January 20, 2026, earning Rs. 37.79 lakhs.
Freight loading for FY 2025-26 was 17.07 million tonnes, up from 16.92 million tonnes last year.
December 2025 saw record freight loading with 1.93 million tonnes and 13 Automobile rakes.
- Who
- Central Railway’s Mumbai Division
- What
- Expanded freight portfolio with Bauxite and Acacia Pulp
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- Mumbai Division, Central Railway
- Why
- To enhance freight loading volumes and boost revenue
- Commodities Added
- Bauxite, Imported Bleached Hardwood Kraft Acacia Pulp
- First Bauxite Rake
- January 19, 2026
- First Acacia Pulp Rake
- January 20, 2026
- Freight Earnings from Bauxite
- Rs. 52.38 lakhs per rake
- Freight Earnings from Acacia Pulp
- Rs. 37.79 lakhs
- Freight Loading FY 2025-26
- 17.07 million tonnes
- NMG Rakes Loaded FY 2025-26
- 27
- December 2025 Freight Loading
- 1.93 million tonnes