The Vadodara division of Western Railway has set new records in the financial year 2025-26 under the proficient leadership of Divisional Railway Manager Raju Bhadke. During this period, the division achieved a total passenger revenue of ₹697.57 crore, which is an increase of 8.34% compared to ₹638.68 crore in the financial year 2024-25.
The division successfully met the targets for both passenger revenue and ticket checking revenue. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Narendra Kumar reported that the division collected over ₹18.50 crore from ticket checking, which is 18.42% more than the previous financial year, along with earning ₹7.23 crore in non-fare revenue, an increase of 4.47% from ₹6.92 crore last year. The division also earned ₹13.89 crore in sundry revenue, marking the highest revenue growth, surpassing the previous year's ₹13.57 crore.
The commercial department of the Vadodara division generated ₹3.70 crore in parking revenue, exceeding last year's ₹3.33 crore, and ₹2.76 crore in catering revenue, which is more than the previous year's ₹2.70 crore. The division recorded a passenger count of 50.28 million, which is 14.32% higher than last year's 43.98 million, representing an extraordinary achievement. The division noted a 112% reduction in rail help complaints and a 60% improvement in resolution time.
To enhance and modernize passenger facilities, Vadodara station has established a unique digital lounge, the second of its kind in Indian Railways. The Vadodara division also played a unique role in the awareness campaign for the Rail One app. This achievement by the commercial department is the result of intensive and regular ticket checking campaigns, increased regional supervision, and robust vigilance to ensure compliance among passengers.
This success reflects the coordinated efforts, effective monitoring, and efficiency of the team. The Vadodara division continues to strive for better passenger services and revenue growth, with plans to expand such modern facilities in the future.
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