Divisional Manager of Hubballi Division of South Western Railway Harsh Khare has said that the gross earnings of the division stood at ₹1,368 crore up to the end of July, registering an increase of 10% over the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
Delivering the 77th Independence Day address at the Railway Institute (South) Cricket Ground in Hubballi on Tuesday, he said that the division has been moving ahead on the path of constant progress.
“During April-July 2023, the division carried 11.27 million tonnes of freight registering an increase of 5.3% over the corresponding period of the last financial year. Freight revenue earned up to the end of July 2023 is ₹1,163 crore which is 7.5% more than that of the corresponding period of the last financial year. During April-July 2023, the division carried 101 lakh passengers and earned an originating passenger revenue of ₹175 crore,” he explained.
