SCR hits record earnings, fuels massive station makeover
Hyderabad: South Central Railway has reported record earnings across freight and passenger segments for the 2025 to 2026 financial year, creating a strong financial base for large-scale station redevelopment and infrastructure expansion.
The zone posted its highest ever freight revenue of Rs 13,575 crore and passenger revenue of Rs 6,235 crore, contributing to gross originating revenue of Rs 21,211 crore. These substantial gains are now directly supporting modernisation efforts, particularly under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
A key focus area is the transformation of railway stations into modern passenger hubs. Under this scheme, 119 stations are being redeveloped at a cost exceeding Rs 6,000 crore, including 11 major stations with dedicated investments of about Rs 2,900 crore.
Stations such as Warangal, Begumpet and Karimnagar have already been inaugurated, while several others are nearing completion.
The initiative aims to improve passenger amenities, accessibility, and the overall travel experience across the network. Addressing the media at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad, General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava highlighted that rising revenues and operational efficiency have enabled this accelerated development.
In parallel, safety technology is also advancing with the rapid deployment of Kavach 4.0. The system has been installed over 486 route kilometres during the year, exceeding all set targets.
Kavach is an indigenous automatic train protection system designed to prevent collisions by controlling train speeds and ensuring signal compliance, marking a significant step toward safer rail operations.
With record performance and sustained investments, Indian Railways continues to modernise both infrastructure and passenger services, positioning this zone as a leader in operational excellence.
