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Railways’ Apr-Sept revenue earnings up 12.02%

October 9: Indian Railways’ total earnings on originating basis during April-September, 2014 stood at Rs 73,403.67 crore compared to Rs 65,525.85 crore earned during the same period last year, registering an increase of 12.02%, a government release said.

During the April-September period, the total approximate earnings from goods were at Rs 48,771.58 crore, up 10.44% as compared to Rs 44,162.15 crore earned during the same period last year.

The total approximate revenue earnings from passengers during April-September, 2014 were at Rs 21,079.09 crore as compared to Rs 18,099.80 crore earned during the same period last year, recording an increase of 16.46%.

As per the release, the approximate revenue earnings from other coaching amounted to Rs 1,979.91 crore during April-September, 2014 compared to Rs 1,850.17 crore recorded during the same period last year, registering an increase of 7.01%.