Pune station makes up 80 percent of money earned by railway division

According to railway officials, the resurgence in revenue and passenger traffic signifies a revival for the division following the substantial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

After the Railway ministry's recent decision to incorporate the Daund-Manmad section, a total of 30 additional stations have been brought under the Pune division. (File/ Express photo by Ashish Kale)

The Pune railway division has generated nearly Rs 1,200 crore in revenue through passenger services in 2023-24, of which 80 percent was contributed by Pune station alone.

Being the busiest station among all stations under the Pune division, Pune has served nearly 21.33 million passengers from April last year to March this year. However, the total passenger traffic under the Pune division is 55 million, including suburban, non-suburban, and reserved regions. Of this total, Pune station contributes nearly 40 percent.

According to railway officials, the resurgence in revenue and passenger traffic signifies a revival for the division following the substantial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The upcoming years are poised to generate even more revenue as a few additional stations have been incorporated under the Pune division,” said Rampaul Barpagga, the spokesperson for the Pune railway division.

After the Railway ministry’s recent decision to incorporate the Daund-Manmad section, a total of 30 additional stations have been brought under the Pune division. These stations were formerly administered by the Solapur division. With this inclusion, the Pune division now oversees a total of 102 operating stations.

Additionally, the total revenue receipt of the Pune division for the year 2023-2024 is Rs 1,797.49 crore, which includes revenue from passengers, ticket inspections, cargo, parcel, and other miscellaneous sources. This total revenue is 15.8 percent more than the previous year and 5.2 percent more than the target.

Additionally, railway officials have reported that the contribution of the Pune division to revenue has propelled the Central Railway (CR) to become the region with the highest passenger transport that has generated a total revenue of Rs 7,311 crore in FY 2023-24.

CR has secured the first position among all regional railways by registering an eight percent increase in the number of passengers. With this, CR has achieved a growth of 14 percent revenue compared to its previous FY 2022-23, which generated Rs 6,414 crore in revenue.

Shubham Tigga

Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, presently based in Pune, where he covers the intersections of infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on civil aviation, urban mobility, the gig economy, and workers' unions, providing critical insights into how transit and commercial sectors impact the daily lives of citizens. Expertise & Background Before moving to Pune, he reported extensively from his home state of Chhattisgarh, where he focused on Indigenous (Adivasi) issues, environmental justice, and grassroots struggles in mainland India. This experience gives him a unique lens through which he analyzes the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on local communities. Academic Foundation He is an alumnus of the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), where he honed his skills in investigative reporting and ethical journalism. His academic training, combined with his field experience in Central India, allows him to navigate complex socio-economic landscapes with nuance and accuracy. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read More

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