Western Railway has taken best possible efforts to increase its revenue and continued to maintain the momentum. WR performed exceptionally well and has already achieved a originating revenue of Rs. 2386.21 crore upto 17th May, 2022, in a matter of just 47 days. It is also noteworthy to mention that highest single day revenue of Rs. 67.61 cr has been generated on 17th May, 2022.
More details:
- Revenue from Parcel & Ticket Checking surpasses the proportionate target set upto May 22.
- According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, during the period from 1st April, 2022 to 17th May, 2022, WR achieved revenue to the tune of Rs. 2386.21 crore registering a growth of almost 73% in comparison to previous year for the corresponding period.
- Out of this, revenue of above Rs. 684 cr has been garnered from Passenger sector and about Rs. 1625 cr has been generated from Goods sector.
- Rs. 44.06 cr has been received from Parcel & Luggage which has registered an increase of 46.82% as against the previous year for the corresponding period.
- Further, Ticket Checking has contributed a record breaking revenue of Rs. 32.59 cr, thereby, registering a growth of whopping 795% as against the same period last year.
- Shri Thakur further informed that the paradigm shift in policies and aggressive marketing efforts by WR in various fields have led to the sustained growth of revenue.
Source: Western Railway -Press Release | Image Credit (representational): MoR