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Mumbai: Western Railway AC locals see 32 per cent jump in passengers, revenue rises by Rs 42 crore
Updated On: 12 November, 2026 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
WR’s AC locals see 32% increase in passenger numbers, nearly Rs 42-cr rise in earnings in seven months compared to same period last year

AC locals accounted for nearly a third of the division’s total suburban passenger revenue of R533.48 crore. File Pic/Satej Shinde
Western Railway’s AC local trains are gaining popularity, with passenger numbers jumping 32 per cent and earnings rising by nearly Rs 42 crore between April and October compared to the corresponding period last year.
According to official figures, the division earned Rs 2469.36 crore in passenger revenue during the seven-month period, compared with Rs 2292.37 crore during the corresponding period last year, registering a growth of 7.72 per cent, or nearly Rs 177 crore.


