Industry Odisha Bureau, April 25: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a robust and well-balanced financial performance during the financial year 2025–26, reaffirming its position as one of the leading zones of Indian Railways in terms of operational efficiency, revenue generation, and prudent financial management.
The zone has recorded an impressive Operating Ratio of 54.81 percent, securing the second position among all Railway Zones, underscoring effective cost control, improved productivity, and efficient utilization of resources.
ECoR has also demonstrated steady growth in earnings, with Gross Apportioned Revenue reaching Rs 26,058.10 crore up to March 2026, the railway officials said.
In addition, the zone has registered strong performance in originating earnings, which reached Rs 32,837.67 crore, reflecting a growth of over 11 percent compared to the previous year. This highlights ECoR’s strong freight base and sustained momentum in revenue generation across segments, the officers said.
A notable improvement has been achieved in financial management practices, with Traffic Suspense reduced to Rs 22.86 crore (0.087%), compared to Rs 25.04 crore (0.105%) in the previous financial year. This significant reduction highlights enhanced accounting efficiency, faster clearance of outstanding items, and improved financial transparency.
ECoR has also made substantial progress in capital expenditure (CAPEX) during the year. The total capital expenditure reached Rs 12,221.81 crore (net), with overall utilization exceeding 100 percent of the revised grant.
On a gross basis (excluding lease, depreciation, and other adjustments), expenditure stood at Rs 6,488.24 crore, reflecting strong execution across infrastructure projects.
The officials further informed that significant investments were made in new lines, doubling works, track renewal, bridge works, signalling & telecommunication systems, and customer amenities, strengthening capacity and improving service quality across the network.
Financial discipline has remained a key priority, with effective monitoring and significant progress in the clearance of audit observations, stock sheets, accounting processes, and recoverable bills. These efforts have reinforced transparency, accountability, and overall financial governance within the zone, they said.
Overall, the performance of East Coast Railway in FY 2025–26 reflects a consistent focus on efficiency, growth, and fiscal prudence. The zone continues to play a pivotal role in freight operations, particularly in core sectors, while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
