January 16th 2025.
The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set a new record by achieving a freight loading of 200.13 million tonnes in just 290 days during the 2024-25 fiscal year. This remarkable feat, announced in an official statement on Thursday, marks the highest-ever freight loading achieved by any railway zone in the history of Indian Railways. The ECoR's consistent performance and operational excellence have solidified its position as a leader in freight transportation.
The railway zone surpassed its previous record, set in the previous fiscal year, when it took 295 days to cross the 200 million tonne mark. This year, the ECoR reached this milestone on January 15, 2025, 15 days ahead of schedule. This impressive achievement follows a string of successful years for the ECoR, where it took 366 days, 360 days, 320 days, and 310 days to achieve similar milestones.
During this period, the ECoR has also unloaded a record-breaking 183.5 million tonnes of freight, further highlighting its exceptional performance in freight handling. Overall, the zone has handled a total of 200.13 million tonnes of freight, representing a 1.6% increase from the previous fiscal year. This consistent and robust performance in freight handling plays a crucial role in driving economic growth.
The major commodities loaded by the ECoR include coal, raw materials for steel plants, pig iron and finished steel, iron ore, cement, food grain, fertilizer, mineral oil, freight in containers, and other goods. Additionally, the ECoR has also seen a growth in revenue generation, earning a total of Rs 20,288.041 crore, which is a 1.28% increase from the previous fiscal year.
A senior official attributed this achievement to meticulous planning, efficient coordination with industries and government entities, and the tireless efforts of the ECoR's dedicated workforce. This impressive feat of achieving 200 million tonnes of freight in just 290 days is a testament to the ECoR's commitment to excellence and its vital role in driving the country's economic growth.
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