- Growth increases by 11.76% over last year
- 37 E-Auction Contracts Awarded in June 2026
Central Railway has earned Rs.34.30 crores as Non-Fare Revenue during the 1st Quarter of FY 2026-27, continuing its sustained efforts to augment earnings through Non-Fare Revenue (NFR) by optimally utilizing railway assets and adopting transparent e-auction processes. This indicates an impressive growth of 11.76 % over NFR earnings of Rs.30.69 crores last year.
Contracts awarded and revenue generated in June 2026:
To further strengthen its Non-Fare Revenue portfolio, 37 contracts were awarded through e-auction during June 2026, generating a cumulative Annual License Fee of Rs.320.17 lakh.
- Annual Licence Fees through contracts included
- ·Rs.66.23 lakhs through Mobile Assets Advertising,
- ·Rs 57.55 lakhs through Out of Home Advertising,
- ·Rs.58.65 through Railway Display Network Advertising and
- ·Rs.137.74 lakhs through all Other Advertising
- Division wise details of NFR contracts and Revenue in June 2026:
Mumbai Division continued to play a significant role in Non-Fare Revenue generation and awarded the highest number of commercial contracts during the month.
A total of 13 contracts were awarded during June-2026 generating a cumulative Annual License Fee of Rs. 152.23 lakh.
Major initiatives included advertisements through LED screens in six BHEL AC EMU rakes, full external vinyl wrapping and internal media on the LTT–Jaynagar and CSMT–Ballarshah Express trains, and commercial advertising through factory-fitted LED TV screens in the Vistadome coaches of the Deccan Queen. The division also awarded contracts for glow sign advertisements at the new administrative building, Railway Display Network at major suburban stations, salon service centres at Panvel and Kurla, bottle crushing machines at CSMT, Kalyan and LTT, grocery and photocopier outlets at Kalyan, and onboard lifestyle magazines in Vande Bharat and Rajdhani Express trains.
Nagpur Division secured several high-value advertising and commercial contracts. A total of 9 contracts were awarded during June-2026 generating a cumulative Annual License Fee of Rs. 100.61 lakh.
These included LED billboards at Nagpur station, hoarding media at Godhani and Wanjari Nagar, a video wall at Ajni Railway Colony, Digital LED TV advertising across multiple stations including Wardha, Sewagram and Ballarshah, door-closing and empty wagon cleaning services at New Makardhokra, operation of the Staff Canteen and Café at the DRM Office Complex, and installation of a Virtual Brand Promotion Kiosk at Nagpur station.
Pune Division strengthened its Non-Fare Revenue initiatives through passenger-focused commercial ventures. During June 2026, the division awarded 10 contracts generating a cumulative Annual License Fee of Rs.43.33 lakh.
These included contracts for mobile accessories kiosks at Pune and Miraj stations, digital lockers at Pune and Sainagar Shirdi, a Pooja Samagri kiosk at Sainagar Shirdi, battery swapping facilities at eight stations, supply of linen covers with advertisement rights, installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Kolhapur station and Emergency Medical Rooms with pharmacy facilities at Ahmednagar and Miraj.
Bhusawal Division expanded its Non-Fare Revenue portfolio by awarding 4 contracts generating a cumulative Annual License Fee of Rs.22.65 lakh.for exterior coach advertising through vinyl wrapping, canteens at CYM and Railway Hospital Bhusawal, and an Executive Lobby at Nashik Road, thereby enhancing passenger amenities while generating additional revenue.
Solapur Division contributed to the Non-Fare Revenue drive by awarding a contract with Annual License Fee of Rs.1.35 lakhfor non-digital advertising on station premises at Pandharpur, further expanding commercial utilization of railway assets within the division.
Central Railway remains committed to exploring innovative avenues for Non-Fare Revenue generation by leveraging its stations, trains, railway land and digital platforms. These initiatives not only strengthen the Railway’s financial resources but also contribute to improved passenger amenities, enhanced station infrastructure and better customer experience across the network.
