Mumbai | Celebrating 37 years of service and progress, Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) marked its 37th Foundation Day on 15th October 2026 at the CIDCO Exhibition & Convention Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The event was graced by Shri Santosh Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director/KRCL, Shri Sunil Gupta, Director (Operation & Commercial)/KRCL, Shri Rajeev Kumar Mishra, Director (Way & Works)/KRCL, Shri Avinash Tarhawadkar, Chief Vigilance Officer/KRCL and Smt. Manisha Jha, President/Konkan Railway Women’s Cultural & Social Service Association (KRWC & SSA).
Reflecting on the Corporation’s 37-year journey, Shri Santosh Kumar Jha, CMD/KRCL, acknowledged the dedication and commitment of employees and highlighted the year’s achievements in financial performance, operations, infrastructure, technology, passenger amenities, freight services and sustainability. Awards were also presented to outstanding employees in recognition of their exemplary performance, dedicated service and significant contributions to the Corporation’s growth and progress.
Marking a significant financial milestone, The Corporation recorded a net profit of ₹199.63 crore in FY 2025–26. Over the past two and a half years, Konkan Railway secured new projects worth ₹20,059 crore, with projects worth ₹23,552 crore under execution.
Reaffirming its commitment to employee welfare and organisational strengthening, the Corporation resolved 29 employees’ concerns through six sessions of the “Seedhi Baat” initiative. Recruitment against 190 Railway Board-approved posts has been completed, while recruitment for 201 safety category posts is underway. Recruitment for approximately 400 additional vacancies is expected 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 the provision of Lifts, Escalator, High-level Platforms and Platform Extensions, Tactile Tiles, AC lounges at various stations and upgraded Ticketing facilities, including UPI payment options at all Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters. Infrastructure safety was strengthened through structural audits of all foot over bridges (FOBs) and repairs to 21 FOBs. KRCL operated 245 summer special trains, 379 Ganpati special trains and 5 FTR special trains from April 2026 to September 2026.
KRCL targets to load against an annual target of 2.6 million tonnes. Ticket-checking revenue stood at ₹15.04 crore, including ₹6.23 crore recovered through special ticket-checking drives. KRCL is developing a container siding and Cold storage at Ratnagiri. KRCL is planning Cold-chain facilities at Khed, Chiplun, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Zarap, Murdeshwar and Manki stations, Silo facilities at Verna, Indapur and Ratnagiri, and Warehouses at Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri and Zarap stations in the coming year.
The Corporation secured a five-year contract worth ₹249 crore for the operation and maintenance of RSCF, Lote, where the manufacturing and overhauling of LHB bogies commenced on 24th September 2026. KRCL shall shortly start metro construction works in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is participating in the bridge tender for rehabilitation and construction projects in Sri Lanka. KRCL is also bidding for metro projects and other construction projects overseas.
Recognising its achievements, Konkan Railway received four awards during the current financial year: The SKOCH Award for PSU Transformation, Mahatma Award for Excellence in Engineering, Governance Now Award for Freight and Logistics Transformation and “सर्वश्रेष्ठ नराकास सम्मान” at the 6th अखिल भारतीय राजभाषा सम्मेलन. The Corporation has received 13 awards across various fields over the past two and a half years.
The Chairman & Managing Director acknowledged the support of unions and associations, including NRMU and the Central Railway Employees’ Cooperative Credit Society for providing an ambulance to the Verna Health Unit. With the support of KRWC & SSA (Mahila Samiti), annual financial assistance of ₹50,000 each is provided to 10 meritorious children of railway employees, while ECG machines have been provided to three Railway Health Units this year.
The 37th Foundation Day marked a significant milestone in Konkan Railway’s journey, reaffirming its commitment to employee welfare, passenger satisfaction, financial sustainability, operational safety, technological advancement and infrastructure development. With a continued focus on excellence, innovation and service, the Corporation remains dedicated to strengthening railway connectivity, expanding its operational capabilities and contributing to the nation’s socio-economic development.