Bhusaval Division of Central Railway has laid emphasis on systematic commercial utilization of railway assets, introduction of new commercial facilities and transparent competitive tender process to increase Non-Fare Revenue (NFR). Under these efforts, so far in the financial year 2026-27, various railway stations and establishments 10 commercial contracts Have been provided. closer than these Annual license fee of ₹12.33 lakh And in the respective contract period approximately Total revenue of ₹64.06 lakh will receive.
'All-Assets Cluster' contract for the first time in Nepanagar
Major achievements of Bhusaval Division include award of 'All-Assets Cluster' contract for the first time at Nepanagar station on 25 September 2026. From this contract given for five years ₹2.21 lakh annual license fee would be received, while the reserve price was ₹50,000. i.e. closer to the reserve price 342 percent more Fee received.
This cluster includes free non-air conditioned waiting rooms including advertisement boards, kiosks for sale of PAD items, grocery kiosks and two-wheeler parking. Earlier, non-rent revenue was not being received from these assets.
Income increased from advertising and grocery kiosks
On October 8, advertising board media contracts were awarded at Lasalgaon and Niphad stations. Lasalgaon fetched ₹40,000 against the reserve price of ₹38,091 and Niphad fetched ₹81,000 against ₹34,282. This amount is close to the reserve price in Niphad 136 percent more Is.
On October 9, contracts for grocery kiosks at Burhanpur and Khandwa stations were also awarded. About ₹1.61 lakh annual license fee was received in Burhanpur as against ₹50,000 and ₹1.61 lakh as against ₹1,52,303 in Khandwa.
Canteen facilities in railway establishments
Contracts for canteens at Electric Loco Shed (MOH) and Coaching Yard (LOCO) were awarded on 6 October. Against the reserve price of ₹50,000 at MOH ₹2.88 lakh And against ₹50,000 in coaching yard ₹1.31 lakh annual license fee received. This is approximately 476 percent and 163 percent more respectively.
These facilities will help in ensuring better availability of food and refreshments to the railway employees and eligible users.
Medical stores at three stations
On September 22, contracts for medical stores were also awarded at Bhusaval, Badnera and Chalisgaon stations. The annual license fee in Bhusaval was ₹1.90 lakh against the reserve price of ₹60,000, in Badnera it was ₹51,021 against ₹30,000 and in Chalisgaon it was ₹38,999 against ₹25,000.
These initiatives will also help in increasing the availability of essential medical products to travelers and people in need.
These initiatives of Bhusaval Division are important steps towards better utilization of commercial potential of railway assets and developing new sources of non-fare revenue. Receiving license fee in excess of the reserve price through competitive tenders will not only strengthen the revenue base of the division but will also expand essential facilities for passengers and railway employees.
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