<h1>Railways Boosts Freight Earnings Target to Rs. 94,000 Crore for 2013-14 Amid Positive Loading Trends and Managed Costs.</h1> The Railways increased its freight earnings target to Rs. 94,000 crore for 2013-14, up from Rs. 93,554 crore, due to promising loading trends. Despite a decrease in the average lead of freight traffic, the Railways expects to surpass this target. Passenger earnings are revised to Rs. 37,500 crore. Inflationary pressures on input costs and increased expenses from recruitment and allowances have been managed, keeping Ordinary Working Expenses modestly increased by Rs. 560 crore. Pension allocation and dividend payments have risen significantly. The revised plan outlay is Rs. 59,359 crore, with an operating ratio of 90.8%. The Railways anticipates ending the year with a surplus, increasing fund balances to Rs. 8,018 crore.