Israel Railways: In 2005 Rail Cargo Traffic Increased 8%

According to a press release issued last week by the management of Israel Railways, the company carried last year 7.5 million tons of cargo. The company generated last year $31.95m in revenue, an increase of 8%.
 
Last year, Israel Railways carried 4.35 million tons of quarry products (28% phosphates, 16% potash, and 8% sulfur), 2.5 million tons of containers (31%), 620,000 tons of grains (8%), 215,000 tons of sand and garbage (3%), and 35,000 tons of fuels.
 
General manager Linchevski said the goal for 2006 was to increase cargo revenue by 15%.