Breaking all previous records, this zone recorded an 11.62% growth compared to the previous fiscal year’s collection of ₹537.65 crore. This strategic move has not only boosted non-fare revenue but has also ensured that railway premises remain clean and clutter-free.

During this massive liquidation process, over 40,000 metric tonnes of rails and P-way fittings were disposed of. Additionally, the zone sold approximately 65,000 metric tonnes of ferrous scrap and 4,200 metric tonnes of non-ferrous scrap. To modernize the fleet, Eastern Railway phased out 410 old coaches (including EMU, ICF, and DEMU models) and 910 wagons, replacing them with state-of-the-art technology. Furthermore, 18 diesel and 19 electric locomotives were auctioned off as part of the scrap disposal drive.

One of the most significant outcomes of this campaign is the recovery of valuable railway land. By removing over 2,000 abandoned civil structures that were posing security risks, the railway has cleared space for future developmental projects. Sandeep Shukla, Principal Chief Materials Manager of Eastern Railway, stated that this initiative effectively converts waste into wealth while optimizing resources, including diverting a portion of the scrap as raw material for the railway’s own wheel manufacturing plants.