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Indian Railways achieves record coal loading with over 22% growth in October

Indian Railways has set a new record in coal loading, achieving over 22% growth in October compared to the same month last year. The Ministry of Railways reported an increase of 87 rakes per day during this period, highlighting efforts to ensure consistent coal supplies to thermal power plants nationwide. In the first half of Financial Year 2026-27, the average dispatch was 430 coal rakes per day, marking a 7.1% rise from the previous year. This sustained coal transportation supports reliable power generation amid rising energy consumption and increased demand for coal-based electricity.

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