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Indian Railways October 2026: Freight and Passenger Traffic Rise, Punctuality Falls

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Indian Railways recorded 8.31% freight growth and 2.73% passenger growth in October, while punctuality declined to 75.07%.

By News National Editorial Team

Indian Railways recorded growth in freight transportation and passenger numbers during October 2026, but its overall train punctuality declined compared with the corresponding month last year.

The latest performance figures highlight the increasing demand for railway transportation while raising questions about operational efficiency and service reliability.

Freight transportation increases

Indian Railways loaded 145.07 million tonnes of freight in October 2026, compared with 133.93 million tonnes in October 2025.

This represents an increase of 8.31%.

Freight revenue also increased by 11.81% during the month.

Food-grain loading recorded growth of 26%, while coal transportation increased by 13%.

Passenger numbers also rise

Indian Railways carried 66.98 crore passengers in October 2026, compared with 65.20 crore passengers in October 2025.

This represents year-on-year growth of 2.73%.

The railway network operated an average of 5,608 trains daily during October, compared with 5,525 trains per day in the previous year.

Punctuality remains a concern

Despite the increase in passenger and freight traffic, overall railway punctuality declined.

The punctuality rate fell to 75.07% in October 2026 from 77.41% in October 2025.

Only six of India's 18 railway zones recorded improved punctuality.

What passengers need

Passengers depend on reliable railway schedules for employment, education, business and long-distance travel.

Delays can affect connecting journeys, business activities and daily commuting.

Improving railway capacity, track maintenance, signalling and operational coordination will remain important as traffic increases.

The challenge ahead

Indian Railways faces the dual responsibility of expanding transportation capacity while maintaining service quality.

Future performance will depend on infrastructure investment, modern signalling, effective scheduling and improved operational management.

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