Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Waltair Division Achieves Revenue Milestones
The Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway had a very successful year in 2025.
They made a lot of money, about ₹9,030 crore, and moved a huge amount of goods, 73.5 million tonnes.
They also had more passengers than before, with 30.58 million people traveling with them.
To handle special events like the Maha Kumbh Mela and Rath Yatra, they ran extra trains and made sure everything ran smoothly.
They also improved their trains and stations, adding new coaches and making tracks safer.
They even won some awards for being efficient and got a special certification for being eco-friendly.
Many stations are being fixed up under a special program, and they advised passengers to check the new train timings that will start in January 2026.
However, there are concerns about the lack of adequate transport infrastructure to reach the upcoming Bhogapuram Airport, which might cause traffic snarls and additional financial burdens on air passengers.
Waltair Division earned ₹9,030 crore in revenue and handled 73.5 million tonnes of freight up to November 2025.
Passenger traffic grew by 10% to 30.58 million, with 506 special trains operated during peak periods.
Infrastructure upgrades included 360 km of double line commissioned and projects worth ₹1,200 crore inaugurated.
Visakhapatnam station received Platinum-rated Green Railway Station certification and a 4-Star Eat Right Station tag.
Fifteen stations are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with several nearing completion.
- Who
- Waltair Division of East Coast Railway
- What
- Achieved significant revenue and freight loading, with infrastructure upgrades and awards
- When
- Up to November 2025
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- Due to increased freight and passenger traffic, infrastructure upgrades, and efficient management
AP Air Travellers Association (APATA)
Government
Airport Operations
AP Air Travellers Association (APATA)
APATA appeals for continuing flights at both Visakhapatnam and Bhogapuram airports to avoid inconvenience to passengers.
Government
Government focuses on developing Bhogapuram Airport as the primary airport, with plans for adequate transport infrastructure.
- Revenue Earned
- ₹9,030 crore
- Freight Loading
- 73.5 million tonnes
- Passenger Traffic
- 30.58 million
- Special Trains Operated
- 506
- Trains Handled During Peak
- 1,803
- Double Line Commissioned
- 360 km
- Projects Inaugurated
- ₹1,200 crore
- Stations Redeveloped
- 15
- Cost to Bhogapuram Airport
- ₹2,000 per cab
- Air Fare to Major Cities
- ₹3,000 to ₹4,000
Sources
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