Indian Railways Approves 100 Projects Valued at ₹1.53 Lakh Crore in FY26

The Ministry of Railways has approved 100 projects for FY2025-26 with a total outlay of ₹1.53 trillion, as per The ANI reports. These projects will cover more than 6,000 km of railway lines, indicating a higher level of capital spending compared to the previous year. 

In FY2024-25, 64 projects worth ₹72,869 crore were sanctioned, covering over 2,800 km. The approvals show a 56% increase in the number of projects, while route coverage has risen by over 114%. The overall investment has more than doubled on a yearly basis. 

Projects Focus on Capacity Addition 

The sanctioned works include new railway lines, doubling and multitracking, along with bypass lines, flyovers, and chord lines. These are planned to reduce congestion on busy routes and improve the flow of both passenger and freight traffic. 

Over 35 projects have an estimated cost of more than ₹1,000 crore each. Key projects include the Kasara-Manmad third and fourth line (131 km) at around ₹10,150 crore and the Kharsia-Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa fifth and sixth line (278 km) costing over ₹8,740 crore. The Itarsi-Nagpur fourth line (297 km) is estimated at over ₹5,450 crore. 

Distribution Across Key States 

The projects are spread across several states. Maharashtra has 17 projects, Bihar 11, Jharkhand 10 and Madhya Pradesh 9. These states handle a large share of freight movement and passenger traffic on the railway network. 

Link to Freight and Logistics Plans 

The programme is aligned with the PM Gati Shakti framework and the Mission 3000 MT target aimed at increasing freight capacity. Energy corridors for coal and minerals, along with high-density route upgrades and port connectivity projects, are part of the plan. 

Expansion Into Underserved Areas 

Some projects focus on extending rail connectivity to remote and tribal regions, including parts of central and eastern India. These lines are expected to connect areas with limited access to the main network. 

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Conclusion 

The approvals point to higher spending on rail infrastructure, with emphasis on capacity expansion, freight movement and wider network coverage across regions. 

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