UP Metro Rail Corporation Records Rs.17 Bn Loss in FY23

13 Aug 2024 CW Team

The losses are attributed to various factors, including high operational costs, significant capital expenditure on expanding infrastructure, and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. UPMRC has been heavily investing in new metro lines and upgrading existing ones to meet the growing demand for urban transportation. However, the revenue generated from passenger fares and other sources has not been sufficient to offset these costs.

The gap between operating expenses and revenue collection has widened, with lower-than-expected ridership and fare revenues contributing to the deficit. The UPMRC's ambitious expansion projects have also led to increased borrowing, adding to the financial burden. The ongoing construction of metro corridors in Kanpur and Agra, which are still in their initial phases, has further strained the corporation's finances.

In response to these challenges, UPMRC is exploring various strategies to improve its financial health. These include increasing ridership through better services and connectivity, enhancing non-fare revenue streams such as commercial activities and advertising, and seeking additional financial support from the state and central governments.

Despite the current financial challenges, UPMRC remains committed to expanding and modernising its metro network to provide efficient and reliable public transportation in Uttar Pradesh's major cities. The corporation is optimistic that with strategic financial planning and increased ridership, it will be able to turn around its financial performance in the coming years.

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) has reported a substantial loss of Rs.17 billion for the financial year 2023, marking a challenging period for the state's metro operations. This financial strain comes amid the ongoing expansion of metro services in cities like Lucknow, Kanpur, and Agra. The losses are attributed to various factors, including high operational costs, significant capital expenditure on expanding infrastructure, and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. UPMRC has been heavily investing in new metro lines and upgrading existing ones to meet the growing demand for urban transportation. However, the revenue generated from passenger fares and other sources has not been sufficient to offset these costs. The gap between operating expenses and revenue collection has widened, with lower-than-expected ridership and fare revenues contributing to the deficit. The UPMRC's ambitious expansion projects have also led to increased borrowing, adding to the financial burden. The ongoing construction of metro corridors in Kanpur and Agra, which are still in their initial phases, has further strained the corporation's finances. In response to these challenges, UPMRC is exploring various strategies to improve its financial health. These include increasing ridership through better services and connectivity, enhancing non-fare revenue streams such as commercial activities and advertising, and seeking additional financial support from the state and central governments. Despite the current financial challenges, UPMRC remains committed to expanding and modernising its metro network to provide efficient and reliable public transportation in Uttar Pradesh's major cities. The corporation is optimistic that with strategic financial planning and increased ridership, it will be able to turn around its financial performance in the coming years.

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