Northern Railway Achieves Record ₹500 Crore Revenue in Parcel & Luggage Services
In a landmark achievement, Northern Railway has recorded an unprecedented revenue of ₹534.94 crore in its Parcel & Luggage services up to February 2025, reflecting a 10% growth compared to ₹485.39 crore in the same period of 2023-24. This milestone highlights Northern Railway’s commitment to efficiency, innovation, and customer-centric freight operations.
Key Revenue Contributors:
1. Indented Parcel Special Trains:
Northern Railway operated 151 special parcel trains, generating ₹35.08 crore in revenue.
2. Leased Seating cum Luggage Rake & High Capacity Parcel Vans (VHP) Earnings:
- 266 Seating cum Luggage Rakes were leased, contributing ₹134.46 crore in revenue.
- Additional leasing of High Capacity Parcel Van (VPH) coaches generated ₹129.78 crore (2 leased by Delhi division, 53 by other Railways).
3. Parcel Cargo Express Trains (PCET):
Northern Railway operates two Parcel Cargo Express Trains (ICOD/Panipat Junction–Yesvantpur Junction & Patel Nagar Railway Station–Royapuram Railway Station), awarded by other Railways, earning ₹29.95 crore.
4. Joint Parcel Product – Rapid Cargo Service Trains:
Two Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service trains (ICOD–Yesvantpur Junction (Originating) & Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (Return)) contributed ₹6.28 crore to the total earnings.
Future Outlook:
Northern Railway continues to expand its parcel and freight services, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and reliable logistics solutions for businesses and customers. This outstanding achievement cements its position as a key player in India’s rail logistics ecosystem, driving growth and innovation in freight transportation.
