Feb 16, 2004. /Lesprom Network/. Sverdlovsky railways expects cargo loading to go up 6% to 117,5 million tons, including: oil products - up 5%, mineral fertilizers - up 5%, ferrous metals - up 3,5%, timber cargo - up 4%, Russian railways public-affairs reported. Cargo turnover is also expected to increase 6%. The rates reported in January are in favor of Sverdlovsky railways plans. Loading increased 10% in January 2004 compared with the prior period in 2003, Sverdlovsky railways public-affairs reported.