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Indian Railways has approved doubling of the 6 km Barbil–Bolanikhadan section under Southeastern Railway of Odisha at a cost of INR 122 Cr. The single line stretch now carries about 9 million tonnes of freight a year, entirely high-grade iron ore and pellets moving from SAIL's Bolani mines and private sidings to steel plants and ports. Once doubled, it can handle an extra 8.9 million tonnes annually and reduce freight train delays. Part of the "Energy, Mineral and Cement Corridor," the project aims to prevent congestion ahead of SAIL's mine expansion and new port and plant capacity.

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported that US domestic raw steel production reached 1.845 million net tons in the week ending September 26, 2026, representing a 3.4% week-on-week increase. The national mill capability utilization rate also improved to 80.5%, up from 77.9% the previous week. Adjusted year-to-date production reached 70.166 million net tons at an average utilization rate of 79.1%, holding a 5.3% volume advantage over the same period in 2025.