Western Railways (WR) has taken best possible efforts to increase its revenue and continued to maintain the momentum. WR performed exceptionally well and has already achieved an originating revenue of INR 2,386.21 crores upto May 17, 2022, in a matter of just 47 days. It is also noteworthy to mention that highest single day revenue of INR 67.61 crores has been generated on May 17, 2022.
According to an official statement issued by Sumit Thakur - Chief Public Relations Officer of WR, during the period from April 1, 2022 to May 17, 2022, WR achieved revenue to the tune of INR 2,386.21 crores registering a growth of almost 73% in comparison to previous year for the corresponding period. Out of this, revenue of above INR 684 crores has been garnered from Passenger sector and about INR 1625 crores has been generated from Goods sector.
Meanwhile, INR 44.06 crores has been received from Parcel & Luggage which has registered an increase of 46.82% as against the previous year for the corresponding period. Further, Ticket Checking has contributed a record breaking revenue of INR 32.59 crores, thereby, registering a growth of whopping 795% as against the same period last year.
Thakur further informed that the paradigm shift in policies and aggressive marketing efforts by WR in various fields have led to the sustained growth of revenue.
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