Western Railway makes its best possible efforts to increase its revenue and continue to maintain its momentum. For the first time in the history of WR’s Mumbai Central Division, the division achieved its highest ever commercial revenue in FY 2024-25. The division achieved almost ₹4485 Cr in commercial revenue and has registered its best-ever revenue in many categories. Shri Ashok Kumar Misra – General Manager of Western Railway congratulated the team on achieving this milestone.

According to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the commercial performance of WR’s Mumbai Central Division has been remarkable, achieving record-breaking revenues, operational efficiencies, and significant digital advancements. The division recorded its best-ever revenue figures in Commercial, Passenger, Suburban, Non-Suburban, PRS, AC EMU Passengers & Revenue, Freight, Parking, and Catering categories.

The division also saw the highest revenue in the Passenger segment, registering over ₹3782 Cr (Suburban and Non-Suburban), while also registering the best-ever revenue in the PRS segment. The popularity of the AC local trains is also reflected in its numbers. Due to the well-planned services of AC locals, 4.65 crore passengers travelled by AC locals in FY 2024-25, generating a revenue of approx. ₹215 Cr. Continuing in this direction, the division also saw its highest-ever revenue in the Freight category (approx. ₹256 Cr). Mumbai Division also recorded its best-ever revenue from Pay & Park contracts (₹14 Cr), along with its contribution through catering stalls (more than ₹16 Cr).

The division has successfully enhanced passenger convenience through digital ticketing, PRS modernization, and improved crowd management strategies. Additionally, infrastructure developments, new freight initiatives, and station upgrades have strengthened the division’s position as a leader in railway operations. All the efforts made by the division in various fields have led to sustained growth in revenue.

Source/WR