To cater to the festive rush, Mumbai Division of Central Railway (CR) ran 326 special trains for Diwali and Chhat festivals in October 2024, representing a 40% increase over the 232 special trains operated in the same period last year.
This increase highlights the Division’s commitment to ensuring convenient travel options for passengers during peak periods.
Overall increase in Trains Run: The Division ran a total of 5,690 mail and express trains in October 2024, up from 5,529 in the previous year, marking a 2.9% increase.
Impressive Revenue Growth: Mumbai Division has recorded substantial revenue growth, with cumulative commercial earnings from April to October 2024 reaching ₹4,218.95 crore, a 4.91% increase over the ₹4,021.56 crore earned during the same period last year. For October 2024 alone, commercial earnings were ₹596.79 crore.
Freight Revenue: The Division’s freight revenue showed solid performance, with cumulative freight loading earnings of ₹1,465.24 crore from April to October 2024, a 1.23% increase compared to ₹1,447.48 crore in the previous year. Freight earnings in October alone amounted to ₹224.40 crore. The Division handled 1.88 million tons of freight in October, achieving 13.07 million tons in cumulative freight loading from April to October 2024, showcasing efficient operational capabilities.
Ticket Checking Revenue: Earnings from ticket checking saw impressive results, with ₹4.62 crore collected in October 2024, contributing to cumulative earnings of ₹49.46 crore for the April–October 2024 period.
The increase in revenue is attributed to the various initiatives taken by Mumbai Division for intensive marketing of passenger and goods transportation to boost the earnings and offering increased passenger amenities for a better and comfortable travel.
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