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CR covers a large part of Maharashtra and parts of north-eastern Karnataka and southern Madhya Pradesh. (Image generated using AI)
Central Railway earnings in FY26: Central Railway (CR) has recorded strong growth in passenger traffic and revenue during the first nine months of FY 2025-26. During April-December 2025, CR’s passenger earnings touched Rs 5,881.08 crore, marking an increase of over 5 per cent when compared with the passenger earnings during the corresponding period last year. In FY 2024-25, the zonal railway earned Rs 5570.33 crore. The CR covers a large part of Maharashtra and parts of north-eastern Karnataka and southern Madhya Pradesh.
Central Railway earnings from suburban network
Of this, the zonal railway earned Rs 757.12 crore during April–December 2025, nearly 5 per cent higher than the Rs 721.70 crore recorded in the corresponding period last year. Similarly, it earned Rs 5,123.96 crore through non-suburban earnings in the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal year as against Rs 4,848.63 crore for the same period last year, marking an increase of over 5 per cent.
Central Railway passenger traffic
In terms of passenger count, Central Railway carried 1,227 million passengers during this financial year till December 2025, as compared to 1,202 million passengers during the corresponding period last year registering an increase of more than 2 per cent.
“This includes 1073 million Suburban passengers carried during this FY as against 1058 million Suburban passengers carried last year and 154 million Non- suburban passengers this FY as against 144 million Non -suburban passengers carried last year,” the zonal railway said in a statement.
Central Railway passenger footfall
In December 2025 alone, CR carried 142 million passengers (including 124 million suburban and 18 million non-suburban) as against 138 million passengers (including 122 million suburban and 16 million non-suburban) during the corresponding period last year indicating an increase of 3 per cent.
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In a statement, the zonal railway said: “The revenue earned in December 2025 amounts to Rs.723.27 crores (including Suburban Earnings of Rs 87.58 crores and Non-suburban earnings of 635.69 crores) as against Rs 604.40 crores earned during the same month last year, marking an increase of almost 20%.”
Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More
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