The Railway Ministry recently disclosed data revealing a significant revenue stream for Indian Railways, indicating earnings of ₹1,229 crores attributed to cancelled waiting list tickets during the period spanning from 2021 to 2024. This revelation emerged in response to a filed RTI application by activist Vivek Pandey from Madhya Pradesh. The disclosed figures shed light on the substantial financial impact of ticket cancellations on the railways, underscoring the importance of understanding passenger behavior and demand dynamics within the transportation sector.