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Maligaon, January 24 (MExN): The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on January 24 announced that it has achieved a total freight loading of 0.952 million tonnes (MT) in December 2025, marking an increase of 8.4 per cent over the corresponding period of the previous year.
Cumulatively, up to December in the current financial year, NFR loaded 8.250 million tonnes, surpassing last year’s figure of 7.729 million tonnes and recording a growth of 6.7 per cent.
Several commodities witnessed significant growth in December 2025 compared to the same month last year. Cement loading surged by 148.0 per cent, while fertiliser loading rose sharply by 350.0 per cent. Dolomite loading increased by 14.6 per cent and container loading recorded a growth of 13.3 per cent.
In the ‘Others’ segment, stone chips registered a notable increase of 92.6 per cent, while miscellaneous loading improved by 350.0 per cent, indicating increased demand and movement of construction-related materials across the region.
The railway said the consistent growth in freight loading reflects rising economic activity in the region, strengthening the regional economy and contributing significantly to NFR’s revenue.
Furthermore, the NFR maintained that it remains committed to adopting technical advancements to enhance service reliability and operational efficiency, with a focus on ensuring sustained growth in freight transportation in the coming months.
