Ahmedabad Railway Division Earns ₹636 Crore From Freight In September, Sets Record With 90 Rakes In A Day

The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway recorded freight revenue of ₹636.18 crore in September 2026, a rise of around 7% compared with ₹595.16 crore in September 2025, according to railway figures. The division loaded a total of 4.559 million tonnes of freight during the month.

The division also set an all-time record by loading 90 rakes, comprising 3,899 wagons, in a single day on September 30 during the financial year 2026-27.

Record 90 Rakes Loaded In A Single Day

Of the 90 rakes loaded on September 30, 27 rakes comprising 1,110 wagons were loaded in the Ahmedabad area, while 63 rakes comprising 2,789 wagons were loaded in the Gandhidham area.

Earlier, on September 25, the Ahmedabad area had recorded its highest single-day loading of 30 rakes, comprising 1,139 wagons. The division recorded an average daily loading of 3,126.93 wagons during September.

Fertiliser Loading Jumps 61%

The division reported growth in the loading of several major commodities during September 2026.

• Fertiliser: Average daily loading of 698.23 wagons, up 61.19%.
• Coal: 76.97 wagons per day, up 24.02%.
• Salt and industrial salt: 304.03 wagons per day, up 7.97%.
• Automobiles: 117.37 wagons per day, up 5.03%.
• Other commodities: 136.20 wagons per day, an increase of 47.77%.

118 Long-Haul Trains Operated

To improve track capacity utilisation, the division operated 118 long-haul trains during September, compared with 78 in the corresponding month last year, marking an increase of 51.28%. Of these, 95 trains were formed in the Gandhidham area.

The average speed of goods trains, including yarding and stabling time, increased from 13.18 kmph to 14.93 kmph, a rise of 13.28%, according to the division's figures.

Passenger Train Punctuality Improves To 96.58%

Passenger services also recorded improvements during the month. The division operated 6,397 passenger trains in September, compared with 6,029 in September 2025, an increase of 6.10%.

The punctuality of mail and express trains improved from 93.78% to 96.58%. To accommodate additional passenger demand, 429 extra coaches were attached to regular trains, while 22 indented VP coaches were also provided.

Country's First Diesel-LNG Dual-Fuel Train Launched

The division also launched the country's first diesel-LNG dual-fuel-operated train from Sabarmati station during September.

In another development, a container rake was operated for the first time from the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Shivalakha to Miraj, generating additional revenue of ₹32.32 lakh.

A new CMS kiosk was also commissioned at Samakhiali on September 23 as part of efforts to expand railway services and revenue sources.

Key Figures For September 2026

The figures indicate growth in freight revenue, long-haul train operations and passenger services, alongside improved punctuality and additional passenger capacity across the Ahmedabad Division.