Indian Railway: Increase in Railway Revenue, Financial Condition of Indian Railways Improved with a 5.1% Increase

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The financial performance of Indian Railways is consistently improving. Compared to 2022-23, the total traffic revenue in the financial year 2024-25 has increased by 5.1 percent. This includes passenger and freight traffic. As revenue is increasing, the financial condition of the railways is stabilizing. In a response given in the Rajya Sabha, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw provided key financial statistics of the last three years, highlighting the positive trend in operating ratio, total traffic revenue, and net revenue.

This increase has also been recorded in the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The operating ratio, a key indicator of railway efficiency, has been improving over the past three years, reflecting the expenditure for every rupee of income. Detailed information about surplus and deficit is published in the annual statistical statement by the divisional railways, which clarifies the financial viability across various zones.

The government is committed to enhancing the efficiency of the railways by focusing on modernization, infrastructure development, behavior management, and the expansion of the dedicated freight corridor. Increased attention to passenger facilities, safety measures, and freight transport will boost revenue growth in the coming period. All financial data is transparently available on the official railway website, allowing researchers, policymakers, and citizens to track progress.