Indian Railway Expansion Plans: Boost in Safety Measures and Infrastructure Development Awaited
Key Ideas
- Government likely to focus on railway safety and infrastructure development in the upcoming Union Budget 2025, with an additional 18% allocation towards Railways.
- Plans include armoring 10,000 locos and 15,000 km rail line in the next 2 years with an estimated budgetary outlay of Rs 12,000 crore.
- Expected increase in advanced trains like Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat, along with new orders for forged wheels and modernization of railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.
- Railways gearing up preparations for hydrogen trains and new-edge fuel, indicating a forward-looking approach towards modernization and sustainability.
The Indian government is set to focus on enhancing railway safety and infrastructure development in the upcoming Union Budget 2025. Plans include a significant 18% increase in allocation towards Railways, with earmarked capital expenditure of Rs 2,62,200 crore from the previous budget. The government aims to armor 10,000 locomotives and 15,000 km of rail lines in the next 2 years, with an estimated budget of Rs 12,000 crore. Additionally, there will be a boost in rolling stock and new orders for forged wheels. The expansion plans also encompass the introduction of advanced trains like Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat, along with the modernization of railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Notably, the government is gearing up for the introduction of hydrogen trains, showcasing a commitment to innovative and sustainable transportation solutions.
Topics
Rail
Infrastructure Development
Hydrogen Trains
Capital Expenditure
Union Budget
Rolling Stock
Railway Safety
Locomotives
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
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