On the GZhD, the loading of metal and construction materials has sharply decreased.

      In January–March 2026, cargo loading on the Gorky Railway amounted to 6.1 million tons, which is 6.5% less than in the same period last year.

      As reported by the company, the decrease is associated with a decline in the transportation volumes of several bulk cargoes. The most significant reductions were observed in the shipments of ferrous metals — down by 43.6%, cement — down by 34.5%, construction cargoes — down by 20.9%, and forest products — down by 11.5%.

      At the same time, growth was recorded in certain categories. Thus, the loading of oil and petroleum products increased to 2.63 million tons (+3.2%), grain — to 148.3 thousand tons (an increase of almost 2.5 times), and coke — to 152.6 thousand tons (+8.5%).

      Also, over the three months, 637.1 thousand tons of forest cargoes, 524.8 thousand tons of fertilizers, 334.4 thousand tons of chemicals and soda, 293.1 thousand tons of ferrous metals, 217.2 thousand tons of industrial raw materials, and 205.6 thousand tons of cement were loaded on the railway.

      The freight turnover for the reporting period amounted to 32 billion tariff ton-kilometers, which is 18.6% lower than a year earlier. Taking into account the empty run of wagons, the figure reached 39.6 billion ton-kilometers (-17.1%).