Western Railway has taken best possible efforts to increase its revenue and continued to maintain the momentum. WR performed exceptionally well, despite the toughest challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moving ahead in this direction, WR crossed a major mile-stone of Rs. 10000 crore originating revenue on 14th December, 2021.
- This major feat has been made possible under the visionary leadership, able guidance and energetic motivation of Shri Alok Kansal – General Manager of Western Railway.
- Shri Kansal lays great emphasis on Rashtra Pratham Sarvada Pratham, one of the noble principles of Tenets of Philosophy.
- He is of the opinion that we must devout our 100% dedication in our work which will in turn contribute towards the nation building process.
- According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway during the period from 1st April to 14th December, 2021, WR achieved revenue to the tune of Rs. 10004 crore registering a growth of store than 35% in comparison to previous year for the corresponding period.
- This feat was achieved in a span of 257 days as compared to 320 days in the last financial year.
- Shri Thakur further informed that the paradigm shift in policies, aggressive marketing efforts by WR in various fields have lead to the sustained growth of revenue.
- During the period from 1st April to 14th December, 2021, Western Railway has transported commodities weighing more than 2 lakh tonnes through its 562 parcel special trains, which included agricultural produce, medicines, medical equipment, fish, milk etc.
- The revenue generated through this transportation, has been approx Rs. 78.29 crore.
- 129 Milk Special trains were run by WR, with a load of more than 90 thousand tonnes and 100% utilization of the wagons.
- Similarly, 145 COVID-19 special parcel trains with a load of approx. 28,700 tonnes were also run to transport essential commodities.
- In addition to this, 158 indented rakes carrying about 64,900 tonnes were also run with 100% utilization.
- To help the farmers find new markets for their produce and also for its economical and fast transportation, 130 Kisan Rails with a load of more than 35,000 tonnes have also been run during this period from various divisions.
- Shri Thakur also stated that, during the period from 1st April to 14th December, 2021 total 26,987 rakes of goods trains have been run by WR and carried 60.04 million tonnes of essential commodities as compared to 54.10 million tonnes in the corresponding period last year.
- 57,734 freight trains were interchanged with other zonal railways, of which 28,885 trains were handed over and 28,849 trains were taken over at different interchange points.
Source: Western Railway-Press Release | Image Credit (representational): MoR
