Updated On: 21 February, 2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Western Railway reported a 25 per cent jump in earnings from film and advertisement shoots compared to its previous best year. Officials say the initiative is part of a broader push to strengthen non-fare revenue streams

Shooting takes place at railway stations on Western Railway’s extensive network. Pics/By Special Arrangement
Western Railway (WR) has earned a record Rs 1.72 crore from film and advertisement shoots on its premises from April 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026. According to officials, the process of granting shooting permissions has been simplified and streamlined, enabling production houses and filmmakers to obtain necessary approvals in a time-bound manner.
