The Ahmedabad division of Western Railway has recorded a significant rise in passenger revenue for the financial year 2024–25, collecting ₹1,691.26 crore an increase of 7.76% compared to ₹1,569.44 crore in 2023–24. A major part of this surge is because of large-scale events like the Coldplay concert and the Mahakumbh festival.

To manage the high demand during these events, Indian Railways operated 32 special trains. Of these, 9 trains were run specifically for the Coldplay concert, generating ₹1.21 crore, while 23 trains operated during Mahakumbh brought in ₹3.43 crore. Combined, these special event trains added more than ₹4.64 crore to the railway earnings.

To accommodate the increased passenger load, 1,086 additional coaches were added during the year, helping 70,737 passengers secure confirmed berths/seats and bringing in ₹5.74 crore. In total, 395 special trains carried around 3.77 lakh passengers, contributing ₹33.91 crore to the revenue.

Non-fare revenue contributed ₹10.68 crore. The earnings from pay-and-use facilities increased from ₹0.53 crore in 2023–24 to ₹0.98 crore in 2024–25.

Events like Coldplay and Mahakumbh proved not only to be cultural highlights but also powerful economic drivers for Indian Railways. 

On July 5, 2024, the division earned ₹7.04 crore in a single day, its highest ever from passenger fares. Similarly, on March 12, 2025, a record 1.18 lakh passengers were recorded in just one day.

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