Madurai Railway Division Demonstrates Strong Operational Performance and Growth
The Madurai railway division has showcased an impressive operational performance, with key metrics highlighting punctuality, revenue growth, and infrastructure development. According to divisional railway manager Om Prakash Meena, who shared these details after unfurling the national flag on Monday, the division has secured a prominent position in the Indian Railways network.
Exceptional Punctuality Records
Up to December 2025, the division operated 22,648 mail and express trains with a punctuality rate of 97.05%. Additionally, 15,619 passenger trains achieved an even higher punctuality rate of 98.49%. This outstanding performance has earned the Madurai division the second position in punctuality across all divisions of Indian Railways, reflecting efficient scheduling and management.
Substantial Revenue Increase
The financial performance of the division has been robust, with total earnings reaching ₹1,026 crore up to December 2025. This represents a significant 12% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. The revenue breakdown includes:
- Passenger revenue: ₹658 crore
- Goods revenue: ₹296 crore
- Sundry revenue: ₹27 crore, showing a notable 35% growth
This growth across passenger, freight, and non-fare revenue streams indicates a consistent improvement in the division's financial health.
Passenger Services and Infrastructure Upgrades
During the year up to December 2025, the division served approximately 36.8 million passengers. To accommodate peak and festival demand, 895 train-on-demand special trains were operated from April to December 2025, enhancing connectivity and convenience for travelers.
Safety and reliability have been prioritized through extensive infrastructure work:
- Complete track renewal over 63 kilometers
- Deep screening of 118 kilometers of plain track and 82 points and crossings
- Elimination of three level crossing gates by providing subways
Major Projects and Achievements
The division is making steady progress on several major redevelopment projects:
- Madurai station redevelopment: ₹413 crore
- Rameswaram station redevelopment: ₹112 crore
- Tirunelveli station redevelopment project: ₹100 crore awarded
Under the Amrit Bharat stations initiative, works at Karaikudi, Sholavandan, Srivilliputhur, and Manapparai have been completed and are ready for inauguration. The remaining stations are scheduled for completion by May, further modernizing the rail infrastructure.
A significant milestone is the achievement of 100% electrification with the commissioning of the Ramanathapuram–Rameswaram section, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.
Freight Train Speed Leadership
In addition to punctuality, the Madurai division ranked first among all divisions of Indian Railways in freight train speed up to December 2025. It achieved an average speed of 39.58 kilometers per hour, underscoring its efficiency in freight operations and contributing to the overall logistics network.
These accomplishments highlight the Madurai railway division's commitment to excellence in service, safety, and development, positioning it as a key player in India's railway system.
