The Indian Railways on Tuesday recorded an revenue growth of 92% in passenger segment originating from 1 April to 8 October.
According to the statement released by the Ministry, the total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on the originating basis from 1 April to 8 October, came in at ₹33,476 crore — registering an increase of 92% compared to ₹17,394 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
In reserved passenger segment, the total approximate numbers of passengers booked during the period 1st April to 8th October 2022 is 42.89 crore as compared to 34.56 Crore during the same period last year, showing an increase of 24%.
The revenue generated from reserved passenger segment during the period 1st April to 8th October 2022 is Rs 26961 crores as compared to Rs 16307 Crores during the same period last year, showing an increase of 65%.
In Unreserved passenger segment, the total approximate numbers of passengers booked during the period 1st April to 8th October 2022 is 268.56 Crore as compared to 90.57 Crore during the same period last year, showing an increase of 197%.
The revenue generated from Unreserved passenger segment during the period 1st April to 8th October 2022 is Rs 6515 crores as compared to Rs 1086 Crores during the same period last year, showing an increase of 500%.