North Western Railway sets new record with ₹8622 crore revenue and 792 special trains
North Western Railway (NWR) set a historic milestone by earning a total revenue of ₹8622 crore in the financial year 2025-26. This performance reflects a 7.5% growth compared to the previous fiscal year. General Manager Amitabh announced these achievements during a press meet, highlighting the zone’s top-tier ranking in punctuality and grievance redressal through the Rail Madad portal.
Key Performance Metrics of North Western Railway
| Category | Performance Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | ₹8622 Crore |
| Passenger Revenue | ₹3727 Crore (9.8% growth) |
| Freight Loading | 30.53 Million Ton |
| Punctuality Rate | 93.03% (2nd in India) |
| Special Trains | 792 trains (8039 trips) |
| Electrification | 99% Broad Gauge complete |
| Rail Madad Ranking | 2nd Rank in India |
Upcoming plans and station redevelopment
NWR is currently redeveloping 77 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme with a budget of ₹4100 crore. To manage the summer rush, the zone will add 130 extra coaches to 51 pairs of trains during April 2026. New weekly special trains will run between Jodhpur and Danapur to assist passengers. Currently, five Vande Bharat Express services are operational in the zone, connecting major cities like Delhi, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Udaipur. The railway administration advised passengers to check train status before traveling due to scheduled maintenance blocks between April and June.