WCR Bhopal Division Records 29.41% Revenue Growth In July Compared To 2025
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Bhopal Division of West Central Railway recorded total revenue of Rs 183.16 crore in July 2026, which was 10.96% higher than the monthly target of Rs 165.07 crore. A significant increase of 29.41% in total revenue was recorded compared to July last year. Meanwhile, the division’s total revenue from April to July 2026 stood at Rs 712.49 crore, exceeding the target of Rs…
The Bhopal Division of West Central Railway recorded a total revenue of Rs 183.16 crore in July 2026, marking a significant 10.96% increase compared to the monthly target of Rs 165.07 crore and a substantial 29.41% rise compared to the same month in 2025. Over the period from April to July 2026, the division's total revenue reached Rs 712.49 crore, surpassing the target of Rs 696.03 crore by 2.36% and growing by 16.25% compared to the same period last year.
Passenger revenue specifically saw a 2.98% increase in July 2026, amounting to Rs 97.42 crore, which was 13.58% higher than the target of Rs 94.60 crore and 11.16% more than the passenger revenue of the same month in 2025. Passenger numbers also grew, with approximately 3.744 million passengers traveling on Bhopal Division stations in July 2026, representing a 6.15% increase over the target and an 8.65% rise compared to July 2025.
During April-July 2026, 14.55 million passengers traveled, exceeding the target by 1.73% and showing a 4.11% increase from the previous year.
The freight sector also performed impressively, with freight earnings of Rs 74.28 crore in July 2026, exceeding the target of Rs 52.53 crore by an impressive 41.40% and marking a 58.79% increase compared to the same month last year. Freight transportation increased by 48.78%, with 0.61 million tonnes transported in July 2026, compared to 0.41 million tonnes in July 2025.
Ticket checking revenue stood at Rs 3.75 crore in July 2026, surpassing the target by 10.59% and showing a 32.71% increase compared to July 2025. Over the April-July 2026 period, revenue from ticket checking totaled Rs 17.50 crore, marking an 11.80% rise compared to the same period in 2025. Non-fare and commercial activities contributed Rs 28.41 lakh in revenue, marking a 67% increase compared to July 2025.
Publicity revenue from April to July 2026 increased by 44.75% compared to the same period in 2025. Senior Divisional Commissioner Shri Saurabh Kataria stated that the division is committed to further enhancing financial performance by optimizing resources while balancing passenger amenities, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. Additionally, a temporary augmentation of one-third AC coach in the Hisar-Tirupati Express via the Bhopal Division was implemented to boost reserved berths.
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