According to the National Statistics Committee, a total of 28 million tons of cargo were transported by mainline rail in January–March 2026.
This figure increased by 4.3 % compared to the corresponding period of 2025.
Main types of transported cargo:
various ores - 3.9 million tons;
oil cargo - 3.4 million tons;
grain and milling products - 3.3 million tons;
coal - 2.7 million tons;
ferrous metals - 1.8 million tons;
construction cargo - 1.5 million tons;
chemical and mineral fertilizers - 789.0 thousand tons;
cement - 710.9 thousand tons;
timber cargo - 631.0 thousand tons;
potatoes, vegetables and fruits - 266.1 thousand tons.
other cargo - 8.9 million tons.
