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| 06-04-2026 | |
| General Manager, Northern Railway Highlights FY 2025–26 Achievements at Baroda House Press Meet | |
The General Manager, Northern Railway, Shri Rajesh Kumar Pandey, held a comprehensive press conference at Baroda House today to highlight the zone's landmark achievements and operational excellence during the Financial Year 2025-26.
Addressing the media, the General Manager detailed a year characterized by record-breaking freight loading, significant infrastructure expansion, and enhanced passenger safety and comfort.
- Freight Operations
* Achieved an all-time high annual originating freight loading of 52.26 MT, with a record single-day peak of 119 rakes loaded on March 31, 2026.
* Revolutionized logistics through "Cargo Service" scheduled paths like Annapurna and Niryat, significantly reducing transit times for foodgrains and export containers.
* Marked historic firsts in the Kashmir Valley with the first-ever rail dispatch of 14,869 tonnes of apples and the commissioning of the Anantnag Goods Shed.
- Passenger Coaching Operations
* Introduced a modern fleet of 35 pairs of new trains, including 8 Vande Bharat and 14 Amrit Bharat Expresses.
* Managed massive passenger surges by operating 5000+ TOD special trains for festivals and emergency relief during air travel disruptions.
* Completed major infrastructure milestones including the commissioning of the New Yamuna Bridge on March 28–29, 2026.
- Signalling and Telecom
* Achieved the complete elimination of mechanical signalling from all passenger yards and interlocked a record 52 level crossing gates.
* Deployed safety technologies including Kavach over 38 RKM and implemented Automatic Signalling across 63.9 RKM.
* Enhanced station security and information systems with CCTV installations at 321 stations and PA systems at 133 stations.
- Commercial Department
* Recorded total earnings of ₹12,006.73 Cr, with a significant 32.65% year-on-year growth in Non-Fare Revenue.
* Oversaw a massive digital shift via the RailOne App, which saw ticket booking growth jump from 16.12 lakh to 133.33 lakh per month.
* Launched India’s first last-mile door-to-door logistics service at Sonic Goods Shed to streamline freight delivery.
- Construction Department
* Commissioned the 29.55 km Deoband–Roorkee new line and the Daulatpur Chowk–Kartoli section.
* Completed 42 Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and 122 RUBs/LHS to improve safety and regional connectivity.
* Finished major station development at Jalandhar Cantt and expanded coaching terminals at Jammu Tawi.
- Engineering Department
* Achieved the highest-ever deep screening of plain track at 792 Tkm and replaced 25,042 steel channel sleepers.
* Successfully eliminated 59 manned level crossings and completed 431.49 km of safety fencing.
* Implemented advanced technology by upgrading a 3X machine to a Dynamic Tamping Express, a first for Indian Railways.
- Stores and Revenue
* Generated record-breaking scrap sale revenue of ₹593.37 Crore, surpassing the Railway Board's target.
* Launched premium bed roll initiatives for the first Sleeper Vande Bharat Express using new Railway-specific BIS standards.
* Enhanced passenger hygiene and sanitation through the implementation of BIS standards for fibre pillows and linen.
- Railway Protection Force (RPF)
* Arrested 528 criminals under Operation Yatri Suraksha and recovered stolen railway property worth over ₹74.66 lakh.
* Rescued and rehabilitated 2,026 children under Operation Nanhe Fariste and 54 children from traffickers under Operation AAHT.
* Recovered lost luggage worth approximately ₹7.82 crore, benefiting 4,661 passengers under Operation Amanat.
- Mechanical Department
* Completed trials for Hydrogen-powered trains at 85 kmph on the Jind–Sonipat section and finalized the Jind hydrogen plant.
* Saved ₹399 Cr in HSD oil through the HOG scheme and earned 1.19 lakh tonnes of carbon credits.
* Installed aerosol fire suppression in over 6,900 coaches and RFID tags in 5,700+ wagons and coaches for enhanced safety.
- Electrical Department
* Achieved "Mission Zero SPAD" (Signal Passing At Danger) for the first time in a decade during 2025-2026.
* Led Indian Railways in safety technology by equipping 662 locomotives with the Kavach system.
* Improved staff and passenger amenities by installing waterless urinals in 104 locomotives and commissioning 20 new lifts and 10 escalators at stations.
The conference ended with an expression of gratitude to the workforce and a vision of Northern Railway as the backbone of a modern, efficient, and "Atmanirbhar" Indian transport ecosystem.
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