Feb 10, 2004. /Lesprom Network/. Russian Railways reported cargo transportation up 9,3% in January 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Russian Railways public-affairs told Lesprom.ru. Coal exports were reported at 24,193 million tons (up 4,7%); coke – up 13,8% to 1,053 million tons, oil products – up 13,2% to 18,081 million tons, ferrous metals – up 8,3% to 5,820 million tons, timber cargo – up 13% to 5,002 million tons, building cargo – up 18,1% to 10,722 million tons. Cargo turnover increased 5,7% to 140,6 billion tons per km compared with the prior period in 2003.