Indian Railways was founded in the year 1853 with the first train, which covered the distance between Mumbai and Thane. Today it plays a vital role in connecting people across India’s geography. India Railways is considered to be the world’s largest employer, with up to a million workers. This network particularly includes express trains, local trains, and luxury trains like the Maharaja Express. Today, Vande Bharat also joined Indian Railways. Check out which is the most profitable train in India. It is not Vande Bharat Express or Shatabdi Express.
Indian Railways Network
The Indian Railway network is the fourth largest in the world. It covers up to 67,000 km of tracks. This network connects main cities, towns, and rural areas. Each day, it carries millions of passengers across the country. Trains are used for both short- and long-distance travel. The network is divided into 18 railway zones. It operates passenger and freight trains. Indian Railways is one of the main sources of India’s economy. It provides affordable travel options.
Generally, trains are considered highly profitable. They can transport large numbers of passengers and huge amounts of goods safely. As millions of people travel by train, countries like India generate a lot of revenue from ticket sales.
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Even freight trains carry heavy goods such as coal, agricultural products, and steel, which generate large amounts of income. Luxury and high-speed trains also contribute a better amount, as passengers are ready to pay more money for comfort and timeless travel. More than 13,452 trains operate across the country’s tracks every day.
List Of Most Profitable Trains
The most profitable trains are not Vande Bharat Express or Shatabdi Express. It is the Rajdhani Express that is the most profitable train. Here are the details.
Bangalore Rajdhani Express
Train No. 22692
Rajdhani train is the one that ranks at the top. The revenue generated by Rajdhani, especially the Bangalore Rajdhani Express, has the top position. According to reports, the Bangalore Rajdhani Express, which runs from Hazrat Nizamuddin to KSR Bengaluru, generates the most revenue. In fiscal year 2022-23, it carried 509,510 passengers. Approximately Rs 1,76,06,66,339 was generated for the railways.
Sealdah Rajdhani Express
Train No. 12314
The second position in the list is conquered by Sealdah Rajdhani Express. It connects Kolkata in West Bengal to the capital of India, New Delhi. The train serves 509,164 passengers in the fiscal year 2022–23. It generated Rs 1,28,81,69,274 in revenue.
Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express
Train No. 12424
Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express ranks third on the list. It covers the distance between New Delhi and Dibrugarh. The train served 474,605 passengers last year. It generated revenue of Rs 1,26,29,09,697.
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