Indian Railways freight loading for the month of August this year surpassed last year's loading of the same month. Railways Ministry said, in August, the loading was over 94 million tonnes which is 3.31 million tonnes higher compared to last year. 

The Ministry said, a number of concessions are also being given to make Railways freight movement very attractive. It said the COVID-19 has been used by Railways as an opportunity to improve all round efficiencies and performances.