Hyderabad: South Central Railway revenue reached a record ₹21,211.92 crore in 2025–26, marking the fourth consecutive year of highest earnings for the zone.
The zone reported a 3.12% increase compared to the previous financial year. Officials said steady growth in both freight and passenger segments supported the rise. As a result, the zone maintained consistent financial performance.
Freight operations remained the primary contributor to earnings. The segment generated ₹13,835.27 crore with a loading of 147.87 million tonnes. Meanwhile, passenger revenue rose to ₹6,235.37 crore. This marked a 9.11% increase over 2024–25.
The zone also surpassed targets set by the Railway Board by 1.42%. In addition, it carried 286.44 million passengers during the financial year. These figures reflected improved operational output and higher demand for rail services.
South Central Railway revenue driven by diversified income streams
Officials said freight continued to anchor South Central Railway revenue growth. At the same time, passenger earnings increased due to higher traffic and service improvements.
Other coaching revenue added ₹515.18 crore to total earnings. This included parcel services, penalties from ticket checking, and coach bookings. Moreover, sundry income contributed ₹626.10 crore through catering, parking, and non-fare services.
These additional streams strengthened overall financial stability. Officials noted that non-fare revenue sources were playing an increasing role in total income.
Sanjay Kumar Srivastava praised railway staff for sustaining growth momentum. He urged teams to focus on innovation and maintain customer-oriented services.
He added that continued improvements in efficiency and service quality would help sustain growth in the coming years.
