Mysuru railway division registers record passenger revenue, strong commercial growth
The Hindu
Mysuru railway division achieves record passenger revenue of ₹449.13 crore, marking significant growth in multiple revenue segments.
Mysuru division of South Western Railways (SWR) has recorded exceptional performance during the financial year 2025–26, achieving several milestones across passenger, freight, and non-fare revenue segments.
The division registered its highest-ever passenger revenue of ₹449.13 crore, surpassing the previous record of ₹419.89 crore. Ticket checking earnings reached an all-time high of ₹9.75 crore, exceeding both the previous best and the annual target.
In the non-fare revenue streams, significant growth was observed with the division earning record earnings in commercial publicity (₹3.17 crore), parking (₹4.02 crore), and catering (₹2.61 crore), all surpassing previous financial year figures.
On the freight front, the division recorded its second-highest freight revenue of ₹900.19 crore. Automobile loading reached a historic high with 116 rakes, generating ₹23.94 crore. Additionally, the division achieved the second-highest iron ore loading of 8.665 million tonnes.
Parcel earnings performed strongly, with total revenue reaching ₹11.81 crore, while the earnings from SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) and VPH (High Capacity Parcel Van) leasing stood at ₹5.85 crore, which is the highest-ever.
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