<h1>Indian Railways freight loading rose 4.2% in November, boosting supply chains while reducing emissions and costs.</h1> Indian Railways' freight loading rose 4.2% in November 2025 to 135.7 million tonnes, led by gains in steel, iron ore, fertilisers, containers and other goods; cumulative loading to November was up 3.3% at 1,070.8 million tonnes. The ministry highlights rail's near half-cost advantage over road transport, attendant business savings and strengthened supply chains including MSMEs, and environmental benefits from modal shift-reduced emissions and decongested highways-aligned with the nation's Net Zero carbon objectives.