Indian Railways has emerged the world’s second-largest rail freight carrier by cargo volume, carrying a record 1.67 billion tonnes in 2025-26. India has surpassed the US and Russia, trailing only China globally.
Indian Railways has emerged the world’s second-largest rail freight carrier by cargo volume, carrying a record 1.67 billion tonnes in 2025-26. India has surpassed the US and Russia, trailing only China globally.
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Published on 26, Aug 2026