Indian Railways earned Rs 6,814 crore from scrap sales to fund infrastructure.

Indian Railways exceeded its 2025-26 scrap revenue target, earning Rs 6,813.86 crore from selling idle assets, which supports financial resilience and recycling efforts. Non-fare revenue also grew by 168% to Rs 777.76 crore through station redevelopment and advertising. These funds are reinvested in infrastructure and passenger amenities without raising fares.