21 September,2026 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The revenue has been generated through advertising, commercial use of railway assets, passenger-oriented services and other NFR initiatives, Central Railway said. Representational Pic/File
Central Railway has earned Rs 58.15 crore in non-fare revenue (NFR) up to August 2026, recording a 13.67 per cent increase compared with Rs 51.16 crore during the corresponding period last year, an official statement said on Monday.
The revenue has been generated through advertising, commercial use of railway assets, passenger-oriented services and other NFR initiatives, Central Railway said.
During August, Central Railway awarded 36 contracts through e-auctions, generating a total annual licence fee of Rs 324.03 lakh.
The railway said the e-auction process has helped ensure transparency and competitive bidding while increasing revenue from its assets and services.
Mumbai Division generated NFR through several advertising and passenger-oriented initiatives, the official statement said.
These included Out-of-Home advertising sites between Kaman Road and Juchandra, along with advertising rights at Chinchpokli, Neral, Thakurli, Atgaon, Masjid and Dockyard Road stations.
A âPorter on Call' service was also awarded at Panvel. A vending contract for suburban trains on the Kalyan-Karjat/Khopoli and Kalyan-Kasara sections was awarded at an annual licence fee of Rs 40.11 lakh.
According to the Central Railway, Bhusawal Division awarded contracts for advertising through audio systems in 13 MEMU rakes, two-wheeler parking at Akola, passenger dormitory and retiring room facilities, a grocery kiosk and Digi Locker services.
Pune Division awarded an Out-of-Home advertising contract at Juna Bazaar Chowk for an annual licence fee of Rs 36 lakh.
Solapur Division recorded several significant NFR initiatives.
These included Rs 100 lakh per year from cleaning empty BOXN/BOXNHL rakes and wagons at Wadi Yard and Rs 36 lakh per year from non-digital advertising at Sainagar Shirdi.
The division also awarded contracts for digital advertising, kiosks, Digi Locker facilities and mobile charging services at Solapur and Pandharpur stations.
Nagpur Division generated additional NFR through contracts for mobile food vans, miscellaneous vending in trains, Digi Locker facilities and staff canteen services.
Central Railway said it would continue exploring new avenues to diversify revenue, optimise the use of railway assets and provide additional passenger-oriented facilities.
