This is India’s richest railway station, generated Rs 33370000000 in…; it is located in…; not Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, Mumbai

Indian Railways has changed the way millions travel across the country. With the introduction of modern trains such as Vande Bharat Express, Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi, Tejas, and Duronto, travelling to even the farthest corners of our country has become smoother and comfortable than ever before. Not to forget but India’s railway system ranks as the fourth largest in the world.

Each day, Indian Railways operates more than 13,000 trains, transporting over 20 million passengers across 7,300+ stations. These stations are not only travel hubs but also major revenue generators, earning crores annually through platform tickets, advertising, and retail outlets. But do you know which is India’s richest railway station? Not Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, it is…

New Delhi Railway Station topped the charts as the highest revenue generator in the 2023-24 fiscal year, earning an impressive Rs 3,337 crore, according to railway data. Along with leading in income, it is also one of the busiest stations, serving 39,362,272 passengers throughout the year.

Following the New Delhi Railway Station list, the second-highest-earning station in India is Howrah Railway Station. The West Bengal-based station generated Rs 1692 crore a year.

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