The South Western Railway operated 53 summer special trains which covered 338 trips during April to clear the seasonal rush and earned ₹22.89 crore by way of revenue.
A release said this was the highest ever number of summer special trains introduced during the month of April which saw over 100 per cent occupancy in these services.
“SWR’s summer special trains offer an essential response to the seasonal rise in railway passengers and in April 2024, SWR achieved extraordinary success, surpassing revenue projections and reaching great passenger occupancy rates, signifying a fundamental shift in the way travelers experience rail travels,” the release added.
