Question : Shortfall in Revenue

(a) whether a shortfall has been reported in the revenue earned vis-à-vis its target by the Railways from passengers and freight during each of the last three years and the current year;
(b) if so, the details thereof, Zone-wise and the reasons therefor along with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on revenue of Railways;
(c) whether the Railways has incurred huge losses on account of under-utilisation of Railways Cargo Services in the country during the said period;
(d) if so, the details thereof, Zone-wise and the reasons therefor along with contribution of each Zone to the losses incurred/profit earned by the Railways during the said period, Zone-wise; and
(e) the steps taken/being taken by the Government to improve the profitability of the Railways and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on revenue of Railways?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMERCE & INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION


(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)


(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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