Konkan Railway Celebrates 37 Glorious Years of Service to the Nation
Celebrating 37 years of service and progress, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) marked its 37th Foundation Day on October 15, 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The event was graced by Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, KRCL, Sunil Gupta, Director (Operation & Commercial), KRCL, Rajeev Kumar Mishra, Director (Way & Works), KRCL, Avinash…
On October 15, 2026, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) celebrated its 37th Foundation Day at CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Chairman & Managing Director Santosh Kumar Jha, along with other officials, reflected on the Corporation's achievements over the past three decades. In 2025-26, KRCL reported a net profit of ₹199.63 crore and secured new projects worth ₹20,059 crore.
The Corporation resolved 29 employee concerns through the "Seedhi Baat" initiative and has promised additional recruitment. Passenger amenities enhancements, such as lifts, escalators, high-level platforms, and platform extensions, were planned for FY 2026-27. KRCL operates 245 summer special trains, 379 Ganpati special trains, and 5 FTR special trains.
The Corporation is developing infrastructure upgrades, like container sidings and cold storage facilities. KRCL has received four awards this financial year, including the SKOCH Award for PSU Transformation. The Corporation aims to expand its operations overseas, including metro projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and bidding for projects in Sri Lanka. KRCL remains dedicated to railway connectivity, employee welfare, and socio-economic development.
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