Milestone! Indian Railways’ Western zone crosses Rs 10,000 crore originating revenue
17 Dec 2021 12:06:43
New Delhi, December 17: Despite all the Covid-19 challenges, Western Railways has performed exceptionally in generating revenue. Western Railway zone has just recently crossed a major milestone of Rs. 10,000 crore originating revenue on December 14, 2021. During the period from 1 April to 14 December, the zonal railway achieved revenue to tune of Rs. 10,004 crore, registering a growth of more than 35% in comparison to the previous year for corresponding period. Western Railways achieved this feat in a total of 257 days, as compared to 320 days in the FY.
During the period from 1 April to 14 December, the Western Railway zone has transported items weighing more than 2 lakh tonnes through 562 number of parcel special trains, that included medicines, agricultural produce, fish, medical equipment, milk, etc. Through the transportation, approximately Rs 78.29 crore has been generated.