South Western Railwayrecords 65% growth in revenue
The Hindu
The zone has registered originating revenue of ₹4,385 crore
Even amid the challenges posed by to the COVID-19 situation, South Western Railway Zone has registered originating revenue of ₹4,385 crore which is 65% higher when compared to the previous year’s figure, General Manager of South Western Railway Sanjeev Kishore has said.
Delivering the Republic Day speech after unfurling the tricolour at the zonal headquarters here on Wednesday, Mr. Sanjeev Kishore said that the achievement has been made possible because of the remarkable resilience and unwavering commitment displayed by the railway officials and personnel.
“South Western Railway has carried 31.64 million tonnes of freight — 20% more than in the corresponding period last year, during this financial year till December 2021. Six newly manufactured BFNV rakes have been inducted for loading steel. Two parcel cargo express trains have commenced operations between Yesvantpur-Okha (Northern Railway) and Vasco-da-Gama-Azara (North Frontier Railway),” he said.
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