Hyderabad, April 8 -- South Central Railway (SCR) has set a new benchmark by registering its highest-ever gross originating revenue of Rs 20,452 crore in the financial year 2024-25.

This marks an increase of Rs 117 crore compared to the previous record of Rs 20,335 crore achieved in 2023-24.

Officials attributed this milestone to a strong focus on the freight segment, which played a pivotal role in boosting revenue.

SCR recorded its highest-ever originating freight loading of 144.10 million tonnes, contributing to an unprecedented freight revenue of Rs 13,825 crore.

In addition to freight, SCR implemented several passenger-centric measures during the year. Around 3,500 special trains were operated, and over 10,000 extra coaches were a...