Konkan Railway marks 37 years with ₹199.63 crore profit, new project pipeline
Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) celebrated its 37th Foundation Day on October 15, 2026, at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre in Navi Mumbai. The event was attended by top leadership including Chairman & Managing Director Santosh Kumar Jha and other senior officials. The Corporation acknowledged employee dedication and highlighted achievements across financial performance, operations, infrastructure, technology and sustainability.
KRCL recorded a net profit of ₹199.63 crore in FY 2025–26, marking a significant financial milestone. Over the past two and a half years, the railway secured new projects valued at ₹20,059 crore, with projects worth ₹23,552 crore currently under execution. The Corporation is strengthening its workforce through recruitment of 190 Railway Board-approved posts completed, with 201 safety category posts and approximately 400 additional vacancies being filled during the current financial year.
To enhance passenger amenities, ₹20.77 crore has been allocated for FY 2026–27, with approximately ₹105 crore planned over the next five years. Key initiatives include installation of lifts, escalators, high-level platforms, platform extensions, tactile tiles and AC lounges at various stations. The Corporation also resolved 29 employee concerns through six sessions of its "Seedhi Baat" employee grievance initiative.
