Waltair Division sets new record by handling over 100 MT in just 256 days of FY 2025-26

Waltair Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) achieved a remarkable operational milestone by handling more than 100 million tonnes (MT) of freight traffic in the first 256 days of the current financial year, surpassing its previous best performance in 2023–24. The team accomplished the feat in 256 days, as on 12 December 2025, surpassing the previous best recorded of 288 days in FY 2023–24.

During this period, the division handled a total of 100.38 MT of freight, comprising 56.60 MT of loading, primarily driven by iron ore, coal, minerals, steel, and other key commodities, and 43.78 MT of unloading, ensuring seamless distribution and efficient end-to-end freight movement across the region.

Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra congratulated all the departments involved in achieving this significant milestone, which reflects the division’s robust operational systems, improved rake mobility, efficient coordination with industry stakeholders, and continued focus on optimising turnaround time.

Waltair Division remains a vital freight corridor supporting both regional and national supply chains, said K Pavan Kumar, senior divisional commercial manager, Waltair Division.