Ranks 5th highest loading Division in Indian Railways
Waltair Division achieved historic freight and passenger numbers for the fiscal ending FY 26.
The division marked a significant milestone by surpassing all the loading targets and achieved 85.1 Million Tonnes for the first time in any financial year despite several constraints.
This remarkable feat marked a historic moment for the division showing a growth of 17.25% compared to the previous Financial Year.
As per an official release from the division, it crossed 150 MT of goods both loading and unloading which is a record in itself and is 17.4% higher than last FY.
Similarly, Waltair division ranked 5th in Indian Railways for earnings and loading, with Rs 10,422.56 crores in revenue and a growth of 18.75% in revenue over last year setting an all-time record.
Passenger Traffic
In terms of passenger traffic, it rose to 33.42 million, registering 6.6% growth, thus generating best ever passenger revenue in the last 21 years to the tune of Rs 881.37 crores showing a raise of 8.71% over last year.
We are also best performers in catering Rs 9.81Crores, Non-Fare Revenue Rs 11.14crores, Ticket Checking Rs 26.21 Crores, Parking Rs 4.26crores and Sundry revenue Rs27.63 Crores stated the release.
Total Revenue
All in all, the Division’s total revenues stood at Rs 11,598.07 crores which is 17% higher than last fiscal.
In addition, the Division received a Platinum-rated Green Railway Station Certification for Visakhapatnam, and national recognition for ELS/Visakhapatnam in the BLW Electric Loco “Beauty Contest.”
Budget Allocation
It might be noted that the state of AP had got a significant increase in Railway Budget under Waltair Division: (2026–27) Andhra Pradesh – Rs 10,134 crores.
