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Fewer riders, higher earnings—WR suburban revenue surpasses pre-Covid levels due to AC locals
Updated On: 02 April, 2026 11:06 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
According to the latest data, WR’s general suburban services carried an average of 34.87 lakh passengers daily before Covid, generating about Rs 2.12 crore in daily revenue
WR’s general suburban services carried an average of 34.87 lakh passengers daily before Covid. Representational Pic
Mumbai’s suburban railway network on the Western Railway (WR) is witnessing a curious post-pandemic trend: daily ridership remains below pre-Covid levels, yet revenue has not only recovered but surpassed earlier figures, largely driven by AC local trains.
WR operates as many as 133 AC local trains on its suburban section.
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