South Western Railway recorded an outstanding performance in August 2025, achieving a gross revenue of ₹755 crore and registering its best-ever August originating freight loading of 4.22 MT.

Passenger earnings grew to ₹305 crore with 14.5 million passengers carried, while freight earnings surged to ₹418 crore, supported by record loading of commodities such as Iron Ore, Steel, Coal, RMSP, Fertilizer, Containers, and Foodgrains. Additional contributions came from ₹24 crore in other coaching services, ₹13.5 crore in parcel traffic, and ₹8.3 crore from sundry earnings, reflecting the zone’s balanced growth across both core and ancillary segments. Passenger earnings showed steady growth, rising from ₹264 crore in August 2024 to ₹304.5 crore in August 2025, with passenger numbers increasing from 13.4 million to 14.5 million, underscoring improved connectivity and customer confidence.

Freight earnings continued to lead the performance, contributing ₹418 crore during August 2025 compared to ₹323 crore in August 2024. on the loading front, SWR achieved its best-ever August performance of 4.22 MT, registering a 26.3% growth over last year’s 3.35 MT.

Commodity-wise, Iron Ore reached 1.68 MT (15.5% growth), Steel rose to 0.941 MT (70.5% growth), Coal touched 0.75 MT (22% growth), and RMSP more than doubled to 0.23 MT (108% growth). Fertilizer loading increased to 0.11 MT (7% growth), Containers rose to 0.09 MT (31.3% growth), while 0.01 MT of Foodgrains was loaded against nil last year. Additionally, SWR handled 0.175 MT of Mineral Oil, 0.32 MT of Cement, and 0.21 MT of Balance Other Goods. Other revenue streams further strengthened performance. SWR earned ₹24 crore from other coaching, ₹13.5 crore from parcel services, and ₹8.3 crore from sundry earnings. Ticket checking drives generated ₹4.16 crore, and ₹0.59 crore from penalties, while commercial sundry revenue contributed ₹3.18 crore.

Appreciating this commendable achievement, Shri Mukul Saran Mathur, General Manager, South Western Railway, congratulated the officers and staff for their dedicated efforts in delivering record-breaking results in both passenger and freight sectors.

Source/SWR