# Railways Coal Transport Hits Record

> Indian Railways transported 22.5% more coal in October to meet rising power demand.
- Title: Railways Coal Transport Hits Record · Financialexpress
- Summary: Indian Railways transported 22.5% more coal in October to meet rising power demand. Indian Railways increased coal transport by 22.5% in October to support…
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- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/policy/economy/railways-coal-transport-hits-record-in-october-loading-rises-22-5/4367351
- Author: Manu Kaushik
- Published: 2026-10-22T17:36:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indian railways, coal transport, thermal power plants, power demand, rail freight, business, money, news
## October coal transport
Indian Railways transported 22.5% more coal in the first 18 days of October than the same period last year.
## Daily coal rakes increase
Railways dispatched 87 additional coal rakes daily in October, achieving 22.5% year-on-year growth in coal freight.
## Coal's role in freight
Coal accounts for roughly half of Indian Railways' total freight loading, rising from 48.2% in FY23 to 50.9% in FY25.
## Coal transport coordination
Railways coordinates with coal and power ministries to improve coal evacuation and sustain electricity generation.
## Key takeaway

Indian Railways increased coal transport by 22.5% in October to support thermal power plants amid higher electricity demand.