Chemical loading on the Russian Railways network decreased by 5.2% year-on-year for the 10 months in October 2026. Loading of chemicals on the Russian Railways Network (RZD) increased by 9.4% year-on-year, according to the company's statement. However, based on the January-October results, this figure amounted to 15.8 million tons and decreased by 5.2% compared to the same period last year. The loading of chemical and mineral fertilizers for ten months of 2026 amounted to 57.5 million tons, which is 1.7% less than in January-October last year. In general, loading on the Russian railway network in January-October 2026 decreased by 0.8% compared to the same period last year and amounted to 920 million tons. In October, the total loading volume amounted to 95.6 million tons (-1.4% year-on-year). RUPEC news on MAX.