Hyderabad:Indian Railways, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Government from time to time, resumed passenger train operations w.e.f. 1st May, 2020 by operating Shramik special trains followed by operation of Rajdhani Special services w.e.f. 12th May, 2020.
The numbers of services have been increased in a phased manner and presently, Indian Railways is operating 1206 Mail/Express Special Trains, 204 Passenger trains and 5017 Suburban Trains.
Additionally, 684 Festival Special are also being operated. Indian Railways is keeping a close watch on the prevailing situation and is in all readiness to resume regular train operations.
Till such time, special trains, keeping in view the concerns and suggestions of State Governments are being operated. Overall profit or loss of Indian Railways is calculated at the close of a financial year.
However, due to the adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic, consequential lockdown and partial operation of passenger services, total traffic revenue of Railways in the current year to end of December 2020 have declined by Rs 36,993.82 crore compared to corresponding period of last year. Out of this, Rs 32,768.97 crore is on account of decline in Passenger revenues during this period.
Zone-wise position is given below.
Railways' revenue loss during lockdown
