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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:
"Times New Roman",serif">The Chennai Division of Southern Railway has
recorded a strong freight performance in the financial year 2025–26, achieving
total freight revenue of ₹1,289.78 crore while diversifying its cargo portfolio
with new traffic streams.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:
"Times New Roman",serif">During the year, the Division marked a significant
milestone by handling steel pipe consignments for the first time
from Chennai Harbour (Jawahar Dock) to Ponmalai, home to
the Golden Rock Railway Workshop boiler plant facility.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:
"Times New Roman",serif">In line with green logistics initiatives, the Division
also commenced transportation of electric vehicles. Shipments included Montra
Electric autos moved from Tada to Rangapani, and Mahindra
Electric autos transported from Jolarpettai to Salchapra and Jirania
stations under the Northeast Frontier Railway network.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Further expanding its logistics footprint, container
traffic for the Central Warehousing Corporation was introduced from
Korukkupet Goods Shed to Noli in Delhi Division, strengthening long-distance
cargo connectivity.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">The Division also revived key freight services,
including Truck-on-Train (ToT) operations, moving 430 trucks from
Singaperumalkoil to Farukhnagar, demonstrating renewed demand for multimodal
transport solutions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:
"Times New Roman",serif">On the infrastructure front, Chennai Division
commissioned its second Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Anuppampattu
village near Ponneri, enhancing capacity and efficiency in freight handling.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:
"Times New Roman",serif">The achievements highlight the Division’s continued
focus on innovation, sustainability, and strengthening its role in India’s
logistics ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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