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Vijayawada division transports 40.64 million tonnes of freight, earns ₹4,136 crore in 2025-26

Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railway, under Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya, has set a record by loading more than 40.64 million tonnes of freight in the 2025-26 financial year. This achievement brought in earnings close to ₹4,136 crore, highlighting the division's crucial contribution to improving freight transportation efficiency.

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Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
Vijayawada division transports 40.64 million tonnes of freight, earns ₹4,136 crore in 2025-26

Key Takeaways

  • The Vijayawada Division loaded over 40.64 million tonnes of goods in the 2025-26 financial year, setting a new record.
  • Freight operations generated earnings of approximately ₹4,136 crore for the division, showcasing significant financial growth.
  • Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya emphasized the need for innovative logistics solutions during a recent business development meeting.
  • The division transports a diverse range of cargo, including coal, fertilizers, and food grains, through 24 private sidings.
  • Railway officials are advocating for CCTV installation at all goods sheds to enhance security and operational efficiency.

Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railway (SCoR) hit major milestone in freight. Over 40.64 million tonnes loaded in 2025-26. Freight earnings around ₹4,136 crore — a division record. Announcement came at business meeting where Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya noted division's key role in SCoR freight transport.

Mr. Sonakiya urged freight customers: bring fresh logistics ideas to table for better work with Indian Railways . Division's cargo spans coal,fertilizers,cement,food grains,iron ore,aluminum powder,laterite — moved through 24 private sidings,29 freight sheds .

Railway officials want CCTV at all goods sheds,terminals to boost safety,efficiency. Security upgrades and digital monitoring in focus. Meeting also had input from SCoR Principal Chief Operations Manager Vineet Kumar,Principal Chief Commercial Manager K . Sambasiva Rao,other officers, top freight customers.

Railway's push for industry ties puts tech,infrastructure front and center. Call for customer ideas shows they're eyeing new traffic areas…

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