Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Central Railway Reports Rs 58.15 Crore Non-Fare Revenue
Central Railway earns money from activities other than selling train tickets.
By August 2026, it had earned Rs 58.15 crore this way.
This was higher than the Rs 51.16 crore earned during the same period last year.
The railway used station spaces, trains and other facilities for advertising and services.
It also offered vending, food, dormitory, retiring-room and Digital Locker services.
In August, 36 contracts were given through online auctions.
These contracts will bring in an annual license fee of Rs 324.03 lakh.
The railway said the online process helps make contract awards transparent and competitive.
Central Railway earned Rs 58.15 crore in non-fare revenue up to August 2026.
Revenue increased 13.67% from Rs 51.16 crore during the corresponding period last year.
Thirty-six contracts awarded through e-auction in August generated an annual license fee of Rs 324.03 lakh.
Initiatives included advertising, vending, passenger facilities, Digital Lockers, mobile charging and cleaning services.
Solapur Division secured major contracts, including Rs 100 lakh annually for cleaning freight wagons at Wadi Yard.
- Who
- Central Railway and its Mumbai, Bhusawal, Pune, Solapur and Nagpur divisions.
- What
- Central Railway earned Rs 58.15 crore in non-fare revenue and awarded 36 contracts through e-auction during August.
- When
- Up to August 2026, with the 36 contracts awarded during August 2026.
- Where
- Across Central Railway divisions, including stations, train sections and Wadi Yard.
- Why
- To diversify revenue, make better use of railway assets and provide additional passenger-oriented facilities.
- Non-fare revenue
- Rs 58.15 crore up to August 2026
- Year-on-year growth
- 13.67% over Rs 51.16 crore in the corresponding period last year
- August contracts
- 36 contracts awarded through e-auction
- Annual license fee
- Rs 324.03 lakh generated by the August contracts
- Largest listed contract
- Rs 100 lakh per annum for cleaning empty BOXN/BOXNHL rakes and wagons at Wadi Yard
- Pune advertising contract
- Out Of Home advertising at Juna Bazaar Chowk for Rs 36 lakh per annum
- Mumbai vending contract
- Vending on the Kalyan–Karjat/Khopoli and Kalyan–Kasara sections for Rs 40.11 lakh per annum