The fiscal 2023-24 has proved to be a year of many highs for the Central Railway. With an impressive ridership of 1,449.53 million bringing a whopping Rs6700.80 crore revenue, the CR saw a 8.7% and 14.43% increase in both the metrics as compared to the last financial year.
The success soared further as the CR also stood first in the non-fare revenue generation. Amassing Rs110.99 crore, it witnessed a 40.74% rise as compared to the last fiscal's earnings. In terms of non-fare revenue, the Western Railway came second, while its Northern counterpart clinched the second spot in terms of ridership.
A CR official said that the remarkable financial performance includes the awarding of 12 tenders through e-auction, with an annual license fee of Rs9.83 crore. Notable contracts involve battery-operated carts at key stations and the upkeep of AC dormitories and retiring rooms at LTT.
