commercial branch, ahmedabad division

Commercial Branch, Ahmedabad Division

The Ahmedabad Division of the Western Zone , since inception , has been the focal point of socio-economic activities as its pansacross commercially significant areas of Gandhidham, Patan , Sidhpur, Unjha and Himmatnagar. Over the years the threshold of services have expanded and evolved into multifaceted dimensions ranging primarily from mobilization of Passengers and Goods to incorporating innovative trends in the existing infrastructure . Nevertheless , fundamental to the momentum of the division is customer satisfaction – both passengers and freight . The team behind the scenes is constantly engaged in facilitating safe and comfortable travel for passengers and enhancing the ease of doing business for freight customers . In this direction ,the Commerercial Branch intends to augment capacity to put together a solid customer experience . Led by a passionate batch of highly committed officers , the branch is equipped to advance each day with the motto , “ Vayam Rashtre Jagrayam ”

- S r . D C M

Sr. DCM - ADI

Shri Ravindra Shrivastava

ACM (Goods)-ADI

Atul TripathiACM (PM)-ADI

Gaurav JainACM(Chg)-ADI

Hitesh Joshi

DCM – ADI

Shri Sunil Kumar GuptaDCM-ADI

Shri Sunil Kumar Gupta

The division earned a remarkable Rs. 4653.49 Cr from goods traffic in 2020-21 inspite of LOCKDOWN due to Pandemic Covid-19. From opening new PFTs to generating first e-TRR and from capturing new traffic to integration of weighbridges, 2020-21 was remarkable in many dimensions for the division. Division has recorded the BEST EVER loading in a Single day of 69 Rakes on 10.9.20 surpassing the previous best of 61 Rakes achieved on 31.3.2019.

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Freight ProfileWo r k h o r s e o f We s t e r n R a i l w a y

ADIImportant Commodities

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Commodity Loading (Outward) Un-Loading (Inward)

SaltSantalpur, Chirai,Kharaghoda,

Halvad--

Edible oil Chirai, Bhimasar, Shirva Kandla Port

Genera Goods Linch, Kankariya Kankariya, Sidhpur

Fertilizer IFFCO-Kalol, IFFCO-Gandhidham Sidhpur

Bentonite Kukma, Bhuj --

CoalWest Port, Dry Bulkterminal-Tekra,

Kandla Port Dock Rail Terminal

Electric Power House Siding SabarmatI, Gujarat Electricity Board

at Gandhinagar

Automobile Detroj

Petroleum ProductIOCL, BPCL, HPCL -Khari Rohar Road,

NFST & LPGS KandlaIOCL-Khari Rohar Road & LPGS-

Kandla

ADIFreight Earnings

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Passenger Segment

The division caters to approximately 1.04 lakh passengers daily prior to CoVID-19. Ahmedabad, Mahesana, Palanpur, Gandhidham, Bhuj, etc. are some of the important stations of the division with high passenger density.

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ADIPassenger Earnings

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ADIPassenger Amenities

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- Most of the stations under Ahmedabad division are in compliance with the Minimum Essential Amenities(MEA) guidelines. (Annexure-1)

- In addition to MEA, ATMs and Paid Parking facilities are provided across many stations. (Please see Annexure 2 and 3 for details).

- Executive Lounge and Revamped retiring room facilities being provided at

Ahmedabad Station by IRCTC.

- Total 12 Lifts are commissioned, 07 under commissioning stage.

- Catering facilities (Annexure 4)

New initiatives by the Division in the Passenger domain

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Rail Divyang SaarthiThe application has been designed to digitize the procedure for fresh application, re-issuance,

lost/damaged card application, verification, and issuance of Unique Identity cards for Divyangjan by the

Divisional railways under CC-18 of 2015. It has reduced the divyangjans’ visit to the Divisional office

from numerous to only one

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Lifts and Escalators

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Two escalators at Gandhidham, 01 Lift at Palanpur, and 01 Lift at Ahmedabad have been recently commissioned

Station Beautification

Sabarmati station was beautified in collaboration with Radio City. The theme is based on life of Gandhiji.

ADIOCH Earnings

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ADIOCH Earnings

%2020-21

ParcelRefund of Earnings Collected(Canc. Chg.)

Special Train(FTR) (Other than Military)

Misc. Coaching Receipt

Special Train(FTR) (Military)

Penalties levied on irregular travel (WT)Platform Tickets

Luggage Charges

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ADIStations open for Parcel

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(Sr. 6 & 7 are only open for VP Rake Loading.)

S/N Railway Station Booking Hours Section

1 Ahmedabad (ADI)

09:00 to 18:00

Maninagar-Sabarmati

2 Mahesana (MSH) Ahmedabad- Palanpur

3 Palanpur (PNU) Mahesana-Abu Road

4 Gandhidham (GIMB) Gandhidham - Samakhiali

5 Bhuj (NBVJ) Bhuj-Gandhidham

6 Linch (LCH)06:00 to 22:00

Viramgam-Mahesana

7 Kankariya (KKF) Ahmedabad-Maninagar

The division earned Rs. 4.43 Cr from NFR in 2019-20. The majority comes from OOH whereas the rest is generated through Rail Display Network, Mobile Assets, NINFRIS, and other NFR.

Non-Fare Revenue

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ADINFR Earnings

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Mobile Charging Kiosks

A one of its kind, first ever across IR, charging kiosk cum locker for mobile phones was introduced at Ahmedabad station. It will generate a revenue of Rs. 3.03 Lakh per annum. M/s Chargin Kiosk has set up the facility.

Innovative Initiatives

Innovative Initiative

Kiosk by Oyo at Maninagar, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati Railway station.

● Travelling Passengers can get information on the availability of hotel rooms and book the same from the kiosks.

● The division has an allotted contract under NINFRIS for the period of 1 year.

● This has generated Non-Fare revenue of 10,50,000 per annum.

● This concept was 1st of a kind of WR.


Parking at Gandhidham Goods Shed:● Division allotted contract of

Parking other than the station at Gandhidham Goods shed.

● Gandhidham good shed now has a commercial vehicle parking facility that will fetch Rs. 8 Lakh per annum. It has organised the problem of illegal parking by transporters.

● This was the 1st such contract over WR.


AVM for Mask and Sanitizer:● During the time of Pandemic

and Lockdown, Ahmedabad Division allotted NINFRIS contract of Automatic vending Machine for N-91 Masks and Sanitizers.

● This is 1st such contract over WR.

● This has generated revenue of 12k per annum but has surely saved many lives to contain the spread of covid-19.


Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping:● During the time of Pandemic and

lockdown, Ahmedabad Division allotted NINFRIS contract of Baggage Sanitization and Wrapping service for luggage of travelling passengers.

● This was the 1st such contract over IR.

● This has generated revenue of 6 Lakhs per annum.


Door to Door Luggage and Parcel Handling Service.● Ahmedabad Division allotted NINFRIS contract for Door

to Door Luggage and Parcel handling service for the period of 1 year at Ahmedabad Railway Station.

● Key features are as under:○ Door to Door service.○ The complete procedure of booking your luggage

through App/website.○ A comprehensive package of a collection of passenger

luggage from respective homes/locations to delivery to destination home/location. This includes Sanitisation and wrapping. (On payment basis)

○ Additional income to Railway's licensed porters as handling of luggage at the Station will be done by Railway Coolies.

○ Online Tracking of Luggage.● Revenue generation for Railways will be 4.5 lakh per

annum. Plus additional traffic through parcel service being a traffic aggregator.


Relax Zone by Sankalp on PF-4/5 at ADI● Ahmedabad Division allotted NINFRIS contract

for Setup of Relax Zone on PF-4/5 of Ahmedabad Railway Station for the period of 1 year.

● During the rush hour now passengers can wait in style at Relax Zone, offering world-class facilities like Air Conditioned Rest Area, Music, Travel Desk, Business centre, Leg Massage Chair, Internet Surfing, Print out / Photocopy facility, Desert Counter, packed food and much more. This will make passenger’s waiting time relaxing & comfortable

● This will provide various added passenger amenities. First of its kind lounge on an island PF of IR.

● Generation of Non-Fare Revenue of ₹15.20 Lakh per annum

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360 Degree Video Wall

A first of its kind 360 degree video wall, across the IR network, was commissioned at Ahmedabad station. It will generate a revenue of Rs. 6.20 lakh per annum

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Non-Fare Revenue

Staff Development

From developing new TTE running room to man of the week award, the division has been constantly working toward staff development.

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New TTE Running Room at Ahmedabad.

TTE Running Room with all modern facilities was inaugurated on 18 /02 /20 . It is an air conditioned, largest in the zone, facility with 128 beds . It is provided with facilities like Reception Hall with TV Set, Sofa Set, Newspaper, Magazine etc . and a gallery where Shoe Shiner, Iron with Table, etc . are provided . It also houses a toilet Blocks where 17 Bath rooms with Hot Water Facilities are provided .

ADIUttkrisht Seva Medal and Other Recognitions

Efficiency Shield awarded to Department of Commercial for outstanding performance.

Awards to the employees of the Department of Commercial for excellent service.

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CoVID-19 Response

The Division immediately steamed into action as soon as the disaster was announced. From evacuation of passengers to distribution of food to provision of PPEs, we have left no stone unturned in managing the disaster.

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ADIPassenger Evacuation, Food Distribution, and Other activities

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-A total of 51 buses plied between ADI station and the city to evacuate more than 1750 passengers on 22 /23 March . - Till date we have distributed over 50000 food packets across the division . - PPEs have been provided to frontline staff as well as labour at various goods locations .

Onwards and UpwardsCommercial Department

[email protected]

Sr. DCM, Ahmedabad

mailto:[email protected]

ADIAnnexure 1M E A s a t N S G - 1

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Name of Station - AhmedabadStation Code - ADI Category - NSG 1

S/N MEA Required as per norms Available Shortfall1 Drinking water (No. of taps/PF) 20 Yes -2 Waiting hall @ Sqm 250 Yes -3 Seating arrangement (No. of seats/PF) 150 Yes -4 Platform shelter (on each PF) Sqm 500 Yes -5 Urinals 12 Yes -6 Latrines 12 Yes -7 Platforms High Level Yes8 Lighting (Lux level) Yes Yes -9 Fans Yes Yes -

10 Foot over bridge 1 with cover Yes -11 Time Table Display Yes Yes -12 Clock Yes Yes -13 Water cooler 2 on each PF Yes -14 Public Address system / Computer based announcement Yes Yes -15 Parking-cum-circulatory area, with lights Yes Yes -16 Electronic Train indicator board Yes Yes -17 Signage (standardized) Yes Yes -18 Dustbins Yes Yes -

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Annexure 1 (Contd.)M E A s a t N S G - 3

Category - NSG 3 Palanpur - PNU Gandhidham - GIMB Bhuj - BHUJS/

NMEA

Required as

per normsAvailable Shortfall Available Shortfall Available Shortfall

1 Drinking water (No. of taps/PF) 20 Yes - Yes - Yes -2 Waiting hall @ Sqm 125 Yes - Yes - Yes -3 Seating arrangement (No. of seats/PF) 125 Yes* PF4/5-25 Yes - Yes -4 Platform shelter (on each PF) Sqm 400 Yes - Yes - Yes -5 Urinals 10 Yes - Yes - Yes -6 Latrines 10 Yes - Yes - Yes -7 Platforms High Level Yes - Yes - Yes -8 Lighting (Lux level) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -9 Fans Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

10 Foot over bridge 1 with cover Yes - Yes - Yes -11 Time Table Display Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -12 Clock Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

13 Water cooler2 on each

PFYes*

PF4/5-2Yes* PF2/3-1 Yes* PF2/3-1

14 Public Address system / Computer Based announcement Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -15 Parking-cum-circulatory area, with lights Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -16 Electronic Train indicator board Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -17 Signage (standardized) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -18 Dustbins Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

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Annexure 1 (Contd.)MEAs at NSG-4

Category - NSG 4 Viramgam - VG Mahesana- MSH Maninagar-MANS/

NMEA

Required as


1 Drinking water (No. of taps/PF) 20 Yes - Yes - Yes -

2 Waiting hall @ Sqm 75 Yes - Yes - Yes -

3 Seating arrangement (No. of seats/PF) 100 Yes - Yes - Yes -

4 Platform shelter (on each PF) Sqm 200 Yes - Yes - Yes -

5 Urinals 6 Yes - Yes - Yes -

6 Latrines 6 Yes - Yes - Yes7 Platforms High Level Yes - Yes - Yes -

8 Lighting (Lux level) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

9 Fans Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

10 Foot over bridge 1 Yes - Yes - Yes -

11 Time Table Display Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

12 Clock Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

13 Water cooler2 on each

PFYes*

PF4/5-2Yes* PF4/5-1 Yes -

14 Public Address system / Computer Based announcement Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

15 Parking-cum-circulatory area, with lights Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

16 Electronic Train indicator board Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

17 Signage (standardized) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

18 Dustbins Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

ADIAnnexure 1 (Contd.)M E A s a t N S G - 4 ( C o n t d . )

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Category - NSG 4 Samkhiyali- SIOB Patan - PTN Siddhpur- SIDS/

NMEA

Required as


1 Drinking water (No. of taps/PF) 20 Yes - Yes* PF2/3-14 Yes* PF1-10,PF2/3-6

2 Waiting hall @ Sqm 75 Yes - Yes - Yes -

3 Seating arrangement (No. of seats/PF) 100 Yes - Yes* Yes*4 Platform shelter (on each PF) Sqm 200 Yes - Yes - Yes -5 Urinals 6 Yes - Yes - Yes* 26 Latrines 6 Yes - Yes - Yes*7 Platforms High Level Yes - Yes - Yes -8 Lighting (Lux level) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -9 Fans Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

10 Foot over bridge 1 Yes - Yes - Yes -11 Time Table Display Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -12 Clock Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -13 Water cooler 2 on each PF Yes PF1-02 Yes* PF2/3-2 Yes* PF1-1, PF2/3-214 Public Address system / Computer Based announcement Yes YES - Yes - Yes -15 Parking-cum-circulatory area, with lights Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -16 Electronic Train indicator board Yes YES - Yes - Yes -17 Signage (standardized) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -18 Dustbins Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -


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Category - NSG 4 Unjha- UJA Bechraji- BHRJ

S/N MEARequired as per

normsAvailable Shortfall Available Shortfall

1 Drinking water (No. of taps/PF) 20 Yes - Yes* 132 Waiting hall @ Sqm 75 Yes - Yes -3 Seating arrangement (No. of seats/PF) 100 Yes - Yes* 284 Platform shelter (on each PF) Sqm 200 Yes - Yes -5 Urinals 6 Yes - Yes 46 Latrines 6 Yes - Yes -7 Platforms High Level Yes - Yes* High Level8 Lighting (Lux level) Yes Yes - Yes -9 Fans Yes Yes - Yes -

10 Foot over bridge 1 Yes - No only one PF11 Time Table Display Yes Yes - Yes -12 Clock Yes Yes - Yes Yes13 Water cooler 2 on each PF Yes* PF1-1, PF2/3-2 Yes* 114 Public Address system / Computer Based announcement Yes Yes - Yes Yes15 Parking-cum-circulatory area, with lights Yes Yes - Yes Yes16 Electronic Train indicator board Yes Yes - Yes Yes17 Signage (standardized) Yes Yes - Yes Yes18 Dustbins Yes Yes - Yes -

ADIAnnexure 1 (Contd.)M E A s a t N S G - 5

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Category - NSG 5 Adipur-AI Anjar-AJE Bhachau -BCOB

S/N MEARequired as

per normsAvailable Shortfall Availabl

eShortfall Available Shortfall

1 Drinking water (No. of taps/PF) 8 Yes - Yes - Yes -2 Waiting hall @ Sqm 30 Yes - Yes - Yes -3 Seating arrangement (No. of seats/PF) 50 Yes - Yes - Yes -4 Platform shelter (on each PF) Sqm 50 Yes - Yes - Yes -5 Urinals 4 Yes - Yes - Yes -6 Latrines 4 Yes - Yes - Yes -7 Platforms High Level NO PF1-ML,

PF2/3 -ML

Yes - Yes -

8 Lighting (Lux level) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -9 Fans Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

10 Foot over bridge 1 Yes - YES - Yes -11 Time Table Display Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -12 Clock Yes No Yes Yes - Yes -13 Water cooler 1 on main PF NO PF1-1, NO PF1-1, Yes -14 Public Address system / Computer Based announcement Yes YES - YES - Yes -15 Parking-cum-circulatory area, with lights Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -16 Electronic Train indicator board Yes No Yes NO - YES -17 Signage (standardized) No NO - NO - Yes -18 Dustbins Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -


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Category - NSG 5 Chandlodiya-CLDY Dhrangadhra - DHG Gandhinagar-GNC

S/N MEARequired as


1 Drinking water (No. of taps/PF) 8 Yes - Yes - Yes* PF1-6,

PF2-62 Waiting hall @ Sqm 30 Yes - Yes - Yes -3 Seating arrangement (No. of seats/PF) 50 Yes - Yes - Yes -4 Platform shelter (on each PF) Sqm 50 Yes - Yes - Yes -5 Urinals 4 Yes* PF1-1,PF2-0 Yes - Yes -6 Latrines 4 Yes* PF1-3,PF2-0 Yes - Yes -7 Platforms High Level Yes - Yes - Yes -8 Lighting (Lux level) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -9 Fans Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

10 Foot over bridge 1 Yes - Yes - Yes -11 Time Table Display Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -12 Clock Yes Yes - No Yes Yes -13 Water cooler 1 on main PF YES - YES - Yes -14 Public Address system / Computer Based announcement Yes No Yes Yes - Yes -15 Parking-cum-circulatory area, with lights Yes No Yes Yes - Yes -16 Electronic Train indicator board Yes No Yes YES - Yes -17 Signage (standardized) No NO - Yes - Yes -18 Dustbins Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -


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Category - NSG 5 Kalol-KLL Sabarmati (SBIB) Sabarmati (SBT)

S/N MEARequired as


1 Drinking water (No. of taps/PF) 8 Yes - Yes - Yes -2 Waiting hall @ Sqm 30 Yes - Yes - Yes -3 Seating arrangement (No. of seats/PF) 50 Yes - Yes - Yes -4 Platform shelter (on each PF) Sqm 50 Yes - Yes - Yes -5 Urinals 4 Yes - Yes - Yes -6 Latrines 4 Yes - Yes - Yes -7 Platforms High Level Yes - Yes - Yes -8 Lighting (Lux level) Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -9 Fans Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

10 Foot over bridge 1 Yes - Yes - Yes -11 Time Table Display Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -12 Clock Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -13 Water cooler 1 on main PF Yes - Yes - Yes -14 Public Address system / Computer Based announcement Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -15 Parking-cum-circulatory area, with lights Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -16 Electronic Train indicator board Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -17 Signage (standardized) No Yes - Yes - Yes -18 Dustbins Yes Yes - Yes - Yes -

ADIAnnexure 2Pay & Park Contracts ( OnTender )

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S/N Station Category Contractor Valid Till

1 Ahmedabad (Plot 1) NSG-1 R S Corporation Sep-21

2 Ahmedabad (Plot 2) NSG-1 Sanjay R Thakur (HUF) Sep-21

3 Ahmedabad (Plot 6) NSG-1 Surya enterprise Sep-21

4 Sardargram NSG-6 Pravinbhai Kantibhai Malakiya Oct-23

5 Mahesana NSG-4 Aashirwad Smart Infralink (P) Ltd. Oct-21

6 Maninagar (Plot 2) NSG-4 Om Enterprise Dec-22

7 Asarva Goods Shed Pradeepsingh Senger Sep-21

8 Gandhidham Goods Shed Central Railside Warehouse Co. Jan-25

ADIAnnexure 3AT M F a c i l i t i e s

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S/N Station Category Bank Valid Till

1 Ahmedabad NSG-1 State bank of India Jul-25

2 Ahmedabad NSG-1 Union Bank of India Jul-22

3 Ahmedabad NSG-1 Dena Bank Oct-22

4 Ahmedabad NSG-1 Bank of Baroda Oct-22

5 Gandhidham NSG-3 State Bank of India Dec-22

6 Palanpur NSG-3 State Bank of India Dec-22

7 Maninagar NSG-4 Bank of Baroda Dec-22

8 Maninagar NSG-4 State Bank of India Dec-24

ADIAnnexure 4C a t e r i n g U n i t s

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Food PlazaMPS

Milk Stall

HPMC

Trolley

RR

StallType of Unit No. of units

Stall 103

Trolley 55

Milk Stall 9

HPMC 3

RR 3

Food Plaza 4

MPS 2

Total 179

ADIAnnexure 5 Earning Profile

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Sr.No.

Earning Performance Target 2019-20 2020-2021%

VariationTarget

%

VariationLast Year

1 Passenger Earnings (In Cr.) 259.64 931.73 314.77 21.23 -66.22

2 Other Coaching Earnings ( In Cr.)

75.73 146.85 97.79 29.13 -33.41

3 Goods Earnings ( In Cr.) 4938.33 4926.26 4653.49 -5.77 -5.54

4 Gross Earnings. (In Cr.) 5273.70 6004.84 5066.05 -3.94 -15.63

5 No. of Orig.Passenger (In Lakh) 39.70 326.43 51.10 28.72 -84.35

6 Parcel Earning ( In Cr.) 71.39 72.51 76.31 6.89 5.24

7)a Ticket Checking Cases(In Lakhs) NR 3.37 0.25 0.00 -92.58

7)b Ticket Checking Earn.(In Cr.) NR 15.58 1.62 0.00 -89.60

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