The government can pay special focus on advance and premium trains in the country in Budget 2025. Besides, the government’s emphasis can also be seen on renovation or upgradation of stations. Big announcements can be made on this item. According to the news of Times of India, it is believed that the budget may see a 15-20% increase in capital expenditure allocation for FY 2026. This is because it is moving towards using the current year’s funds.
The total capital expenditure allocation may remain so
According to the news, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget for financial year 2026 on February 1. It is estimated that the total capital expenditure allocation for the national transporter may increase from Rs 2.65 lakh crore in the current financial year to more than Rs 3 lakh crore. According to the news, the government will focus on completing advanced railway station projects, starting modern trains and expanding the track network for the coming year. The government will take initiatives on track expansion, modernization of existing infrastructure and procurement of essential equipment including locomotives, coaches and wagons.
Bullet train project will also be accelerated
The government may announce additional financial assistance to accelerate the progress of the bullet train project, known as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor. There is talk that capital expenditure of Railways is expected to increase in Budget 2025-26. Railway data shows that about 80% of the capital expenditure of Rs 2.65 lakh crore allocated for FY2025 has been utilized so far. Railway Board has spent more than Rs 2 lakh crore in the current financial year. It seems that the capital expenditure target will be met even before the end of the financial year.
what was determined for whom
According to the report, Indian Railways’ current fiscal year PPP capital expenditure target was Rs 10,000 crore, of which about 90% was achieved by mid-January. The planned expenditure for the current financial year includes Rs 50,903 crore for rolling stock. Rs 1.2 lakh crore earmarked for capacity addition, including new lines, gauge conversion, track doubling, facilities, electrification, PSU investment and metropolitan transport. Security-related initiatives received Rs 34,412 crore. The introduction of Vande Bharat sleeper trains for longer journeys is scheduled for the next financial year.
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