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Indian Railways’ Apr-May’14 revenue earnings up 8.14%

June 11: The total approximate earnings of the Indian Railways on originating basis during April-May, 2014 stood at Rs 24,272.45 crore, up 8.14% as compared to Rs 22,445.29 crore earned during the same period last year, an official release said.

During the period, earnings from goods stood at Rs 16,563.57 core compared to Rs
15,661.15 crore earned during the same period last year, recording an increase of 5.76%.

The total approximate revenue earnings from passengers during the period stood at Rs 6,693.47 crore as compared to Rs 5,803 crore during the same period last year, recording an increase of 15.34%.

The approximate revenue earnings from other coaching amounted to Rs 675.33 crore during April-May 2014 as compared to Rs 657.17 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 2.76%.