What was the percentage increase in freight loading for Eastern Railway in June 2023?

Freight loading grew by 16.19 percent compared with June 2022.

How much revenue did Eastern Railway generate in the first quarter of FY 2023‑24?

The railway earned Rs.1845.01 crore in the April‑June quarter, up from Rs.1581.73 crore the previous year.

Why is the recent freight performance considered a record for Eastern Railway?

It marks the best ever freight performance, with both loading volume and revenue showing double‑digit growth.

Eastern Railway's best ever freight performance

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Key Takeaways

Freight loading grew by 16.19 % in June 2023, the highest monthly increase on record.
First‑quarter revenue reached Rs.1845.01 Cr, up from Rs.1581.73 Cr the previous year.
The performance underscores Eastern Railway’s strong upward trajectory in freight business.

Kolkata: Eastern Railway ramped up its freight loading by 16.19 per cent for the month of June 2023, compared to the same month last year, ER source said on Monday.

“Beside continuing on its upward trajectory of monthly freight business compared to last year, the revenue in the first quarter (April to June) of this fiscal year (2023-24) has been Rs.1845.01 Cr as against Rs.1581.73 Cr, it achieved in 2022 -23 during the corresponding period.