The Ahmedabad division of Western Railway recorded a combined revenue of approximately ₹852 crore from freight, passenger, and parcel operations in September 2026, driven by its highest-ever monthly passenger earnings of ₹208.60 crore. The milestone reflects a broad-based surge across all three revenue streams during a month marked by festival travel demand and expanded freight operations.

Passenger Revenue Hits Record High

Passenger earnings climbed 34.54% year-on-year, rising from ₹155.05 crore in September 2025 to a record ₹208.60 crore this September. The division operated 25 special train trips to handle festival and fair-related demand, benefiting approximately 36,000 passengers and generating ₹3.02 crore in additional passenger revenue.

Trains were deployed for the Bhadarvi Poonam fair at Khedbrahma from 21 September to 1 October, while the Ahmedabad–Darbhanga Special was extended until 27 November to serve the Diwali and Chhath Puja rush. The Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central TOD Special was also operated from 10 September to 26 November for the Navratri, Diwali, and Chhath Puja period.

Freight Operations Set Multiple Records

Freight revenue rose 6.88% to ₹636.08 crore, up from ₹595.16 crore a year earlier, with several goods sheds registering their best-ever monthly figures. Western Carriers India Pvt. Ltd. at Devaliya posted a record freight revenue of ₹4.87 crore, surpassing its previous high of ₹4.55 crore set in July 2026. Naliya Goods Shed recorded ₹4.75 crore against a previous best of ₹3.96 crore, and Samakhiyali Goods Shed registered ₹8.64 crore, edging past its earlier record of ₹8.49 crore.

The division also expanded freight to new commodities and customers. Shri Renuka Sugar Ltd loaded five rakes of sugar in BCN wagons from Gandhidham to various destinations, generating ₹2.85 crore. Three rakes of imported steam coal loaded by DB Tradelink Pvt. Ltd. from Kandla Port Dock Rail Terminal to Dadhdevi in Kota Division yielded ₹2.12 crore. Railhaul Logistics Pvt. Ltd. operated three mini rakes of mixed commodities from Kankaria to Mirza in Rangiya Division, generating ₹97.18 lakh.

Notably, Kandla Port Goods Shed was notified as a Container Rail Terminal for container traffic from 30 September and is set to operate round the clock, marking a significant infrastructure upgrade. Naroda Goods Shed was simultaneously notified from 16 September as an alternative goods shed for Kankaria.

Infrastructure Expansion and New Terminals

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Shivalakha Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT) on 15 September, also dedicating the Bhimasar, Devaliya, and Chandisar GCTs to the nation and laying the foundation stone for the Linch GCT. India's first stainless steel salt container train was flagged off from Shivalakha to Mithapur on the same occasion.

The newly constructed Gopalpur railway station was inaugurated, eliminating the need for engine reversal at Gandhidham for trains operating between Ahmedabad and Bhuj. Train No. 22829 Bhuj-Shalimar Express was also given a new scheduled halt at Anjar station.

Parcel Revenue and Enforcement

Parcel revenue stood at ₹7.40 crore, a 20% increase over the previous year. An e-auction held on 16 and 17 September successfully leased four assets, with contracts expected to generate ₹3.61 crore over three years, including approximately ₹61 lakh during 2026–27.

On the enforcement front, ticket-checking drives yielded 475 cases during three fortress checks, 375 cases during two ambush checks, and 1,557 cases during nine special fortress checks. Fines collected stood at ₹4.56 lakh, ₹3.50 lakh, and ₹16.54 lakh respectively. Anti-littering drives netted ₹1.27 lakh from around 160 cases, while 16 anti-smoking cases generated an additional ₹32,000.

Divisional Railway Manager Ved Prakash commended officers and staff across commercial, operations, and related departments for the performance. With new cargo terminals activated and festival-season traffic at a record, the division is now eyeing a sustained revenue trajectory into the second half of the financial year.