Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has registered an impressive performance in freight and passenger transportation during the first half (April–September) of the current financial year 2025–26, achieving significant growth over the corresponding period of the previous year.
During April–September 2025, ECoR loaded 137.6 million tonnes of freight, as against 123.6 million tonnes during the same period last year — marking a growth of 11.33%.
Freight operations also contributed to substantial revenue growth. ECoR earned ₹14,162.58 crore from freight traffic, up from ₹12,808.30 crore during the same period last year — a 10.57% increase. The Zone’s gross revenue stood at ₹15,571.08 crore, compared to ₹14,227.18 crore last year, reflecting a 9.45% rise.
In the passenger segment, ECoR carried 48.21 million passengers during April–September 2025, compared to 45.56 million passengers in the same period of the previous fiscal — an increase of 5.81%.
This sustained growth across freight and passenger sectors is the result of efficient planning, enhanced operational management, and proactive coordination with freight customers across key industries such as coal, iron ore, cement, and fertilizers.
East Coast Railway continues to play a vital role in strengthening India’s logistics and supply chain network, contributing significantly to the nation’s economic growth and mobility.
