Western Railway engagement report
@WesternRly - 701K followers on X
Measured over 67 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 2, 2026.
Engagement
A typical post picks up 12 interactions against 701K followers, an engagement rate of 0.002%. Measured over 67 original posts, its engagement rate beats 15% of 21,185 tracked accounts of a similar size. That is a reason to look at how the audience behaves - reply depth, saves, whether the followers are recent - rather than a conclusion about it on its own. Posts are seen about 4.9K times each, and 0.244% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 0.7% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 4.1 posts a day over the last 30 days, though only 17% of days saw any activity at all. Most posts go out around 04:00 UTC, and Friday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 67 posts sampled, 70% carry an image or video, 6% are part of a thread and 12% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 5.0K interactions, about 415x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #wrupdates, #westernrailway, #indianrailways.
Measured over 67 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 2, 2026. Recurring tags: #wrupdates, #westernrailway, #indianrailways.
Compared with accounts its own size
Western Railway's engagement rate beats 15% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (21,185 accounts, accounts of similar size (decile 10 of 10)). A percentile is spread evenly by construction, so 50 really is the middle of that group and 90 really is its top tenth.
On engagement per impression rather than per follower it beats 17% of the same group. When those two numbers disagree, the gap is about how far its posts travel rather than how people react to them.
Where this sits in the catalog
At 0.002%, Western Railway sits below the 10th percentile of the 212,146 accounts in this comparison. That places it in the bottom 25% band, which runs below 0.025%.
Show the percentile table
| Percentile | Engagement rate |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 0.004% |
| 25th percentile | 0.025% |
| 50th percentile | 0.146% |
| 75th percentile | 0.694% |
| 90th percentile | 2.61% |
| 99th percentile | 83.1% |
This ruler is the whole measured catalog, not a size-matched group: it shows where the raw rate falls across every account we can measure, all of which are large. For a like-for-like comparison, read the size-band percentile above instead. See how the bands are built
Posting timing
This account posts most often around 04:00 UTC, and Friday is its busiest day of the week. The bars below are the catalog-wide pattern, with this account's own busiest slot marked. They do not show how this account performs at each hour: we keep one aggregate per account, not one per hour, so that measurement does not exist in our data.
Show engagement by hour posted, utc as a table
| Hour (UTC) | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 UTC | -1% | 89K |
| 01:00 UTC | -2% | 90K |
| 02:00 UTC | -3% | 88K |
| 03:00 UTC | -4% | 94K |
| 04:00 UTC | -5% | 76K |
| 05:00 UTC | -4% | 75K |
| 06:00 UTC | -5% | 86K |
| 07:00 UTC | -5% | 93K |
| 08:00 UTC | -4% | 108K |
| 09:00 UTC | -4% | 124K |
| 10:00 UTC | -3% | 129K |
| 11:00 UTC | -3% | 141K |
| 12:00 UTC | -3% | 154K |
| 13:00 UTC | -3% | 167K |
| 14:00 UTC | -4% | 173K |
| 15:00 UTC | -2% | 176K |
| 16:00 UTC | -3% | 171K |
| 17:00 UTC | -3% | 159K |
| 18:00 UTC | -2% | 149K |
| 19:00 UTC | -2% | 141K |
| 20:00 UTC | -1% | 131K |
| 21:00 UTC | 0% | 116K |
| 22:00 UTC | -2% | 100K |
| 23:00 UTC | -1% | 90K |
Show engagement by day of week as a table
| Day | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | +5% | 393K |
| Monday | +1% | 483K |
| Tuesday | -2% | 520K |
| Wednesday | -3% | 472K |
| Thursday | -2% | 430K |
| Friday | -3% | 447K |
| Saturday | +2% | 393K |
Formats this account uses
Its own posting mix on the left, and what each of those formats does across every account we track on the right. Only formats where the effect clears our publish test appear here, so an empty row is a format we could not measure rather than one that does nothing.
| Format | This account | Catalog effect | 95% interval | Accounts behind it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image or video | 70% of posts | +111% | +108% to +115% | 34K |
| Outbound link | 12% of posts | -41% | -42% to -40% | 32K |
| Typical length | - | +15% | +14% to +16% | 32K |
- 70% of this account's sampled posts carry an image or video. Across the catalog, posts with an image or video run 111% above the same accounts' other posts.
- 12% of its posts carry a link off X. Across the catalog, posts with an outbound link run 41% below the same accounts' other posts.
- Its average post runs 575 characters, which falls in the over 280 characters band. Across the catalog, posts over 280 characters run 15% above the same accounts' other posts.
These are catalog-wide differences applied to this account's own posting mix, not a measurement of how each format performs for this account specifically. We keep one median per account, not one per format per account, so the second thing is not something this data can tell you.
Best tweets
- Oct 2, 2026415x their median
100 km/h over India’s engineering pride! 🇮🇳 https://t.co/4GlR5QJTva
- Sep 11, 202647x their median
Duo is trending. We’ve been doing it for years Double Decker our OG our classic #Trending #AppleDuo #WesternRailway https://t.co/DVtDejiW6y
- Aug 24, 202638x their median
Pranks may get views, but they shouldn’t come at the cost of someone else’s comfort. A content creator was counselled by RPF personnel at Bandra after creating prank videos on trains and was asked to apologise for his actions. As responsible passengers, let’s avoid acts that disturb or inconvenience fellow travellers. Let’s respect each other’s space and make every journey safer, smoother and more comfortable for everyone. 🚆 #WesternRailway #PrankMayGetViews @RailMinIndia
- Oct 2, 202616x their median
A new journey begins! 🚆✨ The Surat - Udaipur train service is all set to strengthen connectivity and make daily travel more convenient for commuters. @drmbct | @RailMinIndia https://t.co/aR9KUQIThW
- Aug 31, 202613x their median
🚆 Important Update for Mumbaikars Western Railway is introducing new services and operational changes in suburban train services with effect from 1st September 2026. The update includes newly introduced services, revised stoppages and cancellations. Passengers are advised to check the updated details and plan their journey accordingly. #WRUpdates
- Sep 10, 20269.7x their median
*From Left Behind to Safely Back in Hands* While travelling from Mumbai Central to Vadodara by Train No. 20901 Vande Bharat Express, Shri Sanoop Kudukkil accidentally left his Lenovo laptop behind in the coach. On receiving the information, CTI Shri Vasavaraj Doddly promptly recovered the laptop. After verifying the passenger’s identity, it was safely handed over to Shri Sanoop at Vadodara on the return journey. Shri Sanoop expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Western Railway and its staff for their prompt assistance. *Left behind. Found in time. Returned with care.* @RailMinIndia
- Aug 29, 20269.7x their median
पश्चिम रेलवे यात्रियों के समय की बचत को प्राथमिकता देते हुए ट्रेनों की रफ्तार बढ़ाने की दिशा में एक और कदम आगे बढ़ा रहा है। इसके तहत मुंबई से चलने वाली 23 जोड़ी ट्रेनों की अधिकतम अनुमत गति 110 से बढ़ाकर 130 किमी प्रति घंटे की जाएगी। इससे लंबी दूरी की यात्रा करने वाले यात्रियों के सफर में करीब 45 से 60 मिनट तक की संभावित बचत होने की उम्मीद है। अब तेज़ रफ्तार के साथ यात्रियों का सफर और तेज़, सुविधाजनक और समय की बचत वाला होगा। @drmbct | @drmadiwr | @RailMinIndia
- Aug 24, 20269.0x their median
🚆 New Amrit Bharat Weekly Express! Train No. 15086 Bandra Terminus–Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Weekly Express will commence regular service from 29.08.2026 (Saturday). 📍Halts: Bandra Terminus → Borivali → Palghar → Vapi → Valsad → Surat → Vadodara Junction → Ratlam Junction → Shamgarh → Bhawani Mandi → Kota Junction → Gangapur City Junction → Bayana Junction → Agra Fort → Tundla Junction → Kanpur Central → Aishbagh → Badshahnagar → Gonda Junction → Basti → Khalilabad → Gorakhpur Junction. 📅 Runs every Saturday from Bandra Terminus. 📌 Booking opens from 26.08.2026 at 08:00 hrs. Passengers may avail the services and plan their journey accordingly. @WesternRly
- Oct 1, 20267.6x their median
Western Railway introduces the all new Surat – Udaipur Vande Bharat Express. Note for Passengers: Operational timings and schedule for inaugural Train No. 09103 will differ from the regular service schedule. For detailed information on stoppages, timings and train composition, visit https://t.co/5RdYBOpn3V. #WRUpdates
- Aug 31, 20266.5x their median
🚆 Passenger Information | Proposed Suburban Timetable–79 Western Railway will implement the New Suburban Working Timetable–79 with effect from 01.09.2026, to optimise suburban services, improving passenger convenience and meeting demand. 🔹 Total Suburban Services: 1,414 — no change in overall number of services 🆕 6 New Services 2 Up + 4 Down 1️⃣ VR90105 | BYR–VR BYR dep. 07:46 → VR arr. 08:12 2️⃣ BY90929 | BVI–BYR BVI dep. 22:14 → BYR arr. 22:30 3️⃣ VR90943 | BVI–VR BVI dep. 22:51 → VR arr. 23:33 4️⃣ BY91017 | BVI–BYR BVI dep. 00:28 → BYR arr. 00:46 5️⃣ BA9400 | BA–CCG BA dep. 11:58 → CCG arr. 12:30 6️⃣ VR910020 | VR–BVI VR dep. 23:51 → BVI arr. 00:26 ❌ 6 Services Cancelled 2 Up + 4 Down 1️⃣ BO94137 (AC Fast) | CCG–BVI CCG dep. 09:56 → BVI arr. 10:42 2️⃣ BCL90359 | CCG–BCL CCG dep. 11:00 → BCL arr. 11:10 3️⃣ BO90483 | CCG–BVI CCG dep. 13:16 → BVI arr. 14:21 4️⃣ BCL90911 | CCG–BCL CCG dep. 21:01 → BCL arr. 21:11 5️⃣ BO94138 (AC Fast) | BVI–CCG BVI dep. 10:50 → CCG arr. 11:47 6️⃣ BO90540 | BVI–CCG BVI dep. 14:30 → CCG arr. 15:35 ❄️ AC Services AC suburban services increased from 145 to 147. 🔹 BO94105 | CCG–BVI CCG dep. 17:28 → BVI arr. 18:20 🔹 BO94110 | BVI–CCG BVI dep. 18:24 → CCG arr. 19:15 🔄 Other Proposed Changes 🔹 DDR–VR 90677 DDR dep. 17:18 🔹 VR–DRD 93033 VR dep. 18:18 ➡️ Both services to be merged as per passenger demand, with the combined service to depart DDR at 17:22. 🔹 VR92046 | VR–DDR Service departing VR at 08:23 will be extended up to CCG. 🔹 VR92069 | DDR–VR Service will be extended up to CCG. 🔹 VR94113 (AC) CCG dep. 18:22 → VR arr. 19:46 ➡️ Will skip halt at BVI. 🔹 VR90791 CCG dep. 19:05 → VR arr. 20:27 ➡️ Will skip halt at BVI. 🔹 BO94029 (AC Slow) | CCG–BVI CCG dep. 10:24 → BVI arr. 11:31 ➡️ Will now run up to GMN and return. 📌 Note: Passengers are advised to check the applicable timetable before travelling. New Time Table will be shortly available on official Western Railway website. https://t.co/dl0AUiLWIm
Ranked by total interactions across everything we have tracked for this account, which is a longer history than the 30-day window the rates above use. The multiple compares each post to this account's own median.
Recurring topics
The most frequent hashtags in the sampled posts. They describe what this account writes about; they are not a performance signal, and the catalog-wide breakdown on the hub shows how little hashtag count moves.
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Reading these numbers
A typical post picks up 12 interactions against 701K followers, an engagement rate of 0.002%. Measured over 67 original posts, its engagement rate beats 15% of 21,185 tracked accounts of a similar size. That is a reason to look at how the audience behaves - reply depth, saves, whether the followers are recent - rather than a conclusion about it on its own. Posts are seen about 4.9K times each, and 0.244% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 0.7% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 4.1 posts a day over the last 30 days, though only 17% of days saw any activity at all. Most posts go out around 04:00 UTC, and Friday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 67 posts sampled, 70% carry an image or video, 6% are part of a thread and 12% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 5.0K interactions, about 415x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #wrupdates, #westernrailway, #indianrailways.
- What is Western Railway's engagement rate on X?
- Western Railway (@WesternRly) has an engagement rate of 0.002%, based on the median interactions across 67 original posts from the last 30 days against 700,930 followers. Replies, reposts and quote-posts of other people are excluded from that sample.
- Is that a good engagement rate?
- At 0.002%, Western Railway sits below the 10th percentile of the 212,146 accounts in this comparison. Those comparison accounts are all large ones, because our scanning cadence is weighted towards big accounts, so this is a ranking among peers of similar scale rather than a ranking across X.
- Does @WesternRly have real engagement?
- Its engagement rate beats 15% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (21,185 accounts), which puts it in the bottom quarter for its size group. Ranking inside a size band matters because engagement rate falls as accounts grow, so a raw rate would mostly re-measure the follower count. It is a starting point for a look at follower quality, not a verdict on it.
- When does @WesternRly post?
- Most posts go out around 04:00 UTC, and Friday is its busiest day, at roughly 4.07 posts per day across the measured window.