Chennai Division of Southern Railway has achieved a notable milestone in freight performance during 2025–26, registering a total freight revenue of ₹1,289.78 crore and introducing several new streams of traffic.
During the year, the Division handled steel pipe movement for the first time from Chennai Harbour (Jawahar Dock) to Ponmalai (Golden Rock – Boiler Plant) marking a significant addition to its freight basket.
“In a step towards promoting green logistics, the Division commenced transportation of electric automobiles. Montra Electric autos were moved from Tada to Rangapani, while Mahindra Electric autos were transported from Jolarpettai to Salchapra and Jirania stations under Northeast Frontier Railway,” Southern Railways said in a statement.
Further expanding its logistics portfolio, container traffic for the Central Warehousing Corporation was introduced from Korukkupet Goods Shed to Noli (Delhi Division).
The Division also successfully revived and recaptured key traffic streams. Truck-on-Train (ToT) services were operated with 430 trucks transported from Singaperumalkoil to Farukhnagar.
Strengthening freight infrastructure, Chennai Division also commissioned its second Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT) at Anuppampattu Village near Ponneri.
Published on April 28, 2026