Bhubaneswar: 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%, 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 ₹26,058.10 crore up to March 2026.
In addition, the zone has registered strong performance in originating earnings, which reached ₹32,837.67 crore, reflecting a growth of over 11% compared to the previous year. This highlights ECoR’s strong freight base and sustained momentum in revenue generation across segments.
A notable improvement has been achieved in financial management practices, with Traffic Suspense reduced to ₹22.86 crore (0.087%), compared to ₹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 ₹12,221.81 crore (net), with overall utilization exceeding 100% of the revised grant. On a gross basis (excluding lease, depreciation, and other adjustments), expenditure stood at ₹6,488.24 crore, reflecting strong execution across infrastructure projects. 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, accountal processes, and recoverable bills. These efforts have reinforced transparency, accountability, and overall financial governance within the zone.
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.
