Vande Bharat services generate more than ₹803 crore for Southern Railway in FY26
The Vande Bharat Express has become a highly profitable premium passenger service for Indian Railways, driven by higher ticket prices, excellent occupancy rates, and reduced travel times. According to Southern Railway data mentioned in the report, passenger earnings from regional Vande Bharat operations increased from ₹540.65 crore in FY25 to more than ₹803 crore in FY26, highlighting a rising preference for quicker and more convenient journeys.
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