Indian Railways Approved 100 Projects Worth ₹1.53 Lakh Cr For FY 2025-26

The Union Government on Sunday, 12 April, approved 100 railway projects for the financial year (FY) 2025-26, costing ₹1.53 lakh crore.

The ministry pointed to a sharp year-on-year rise in both approvals and spending. Compared with FY 2024–25, it said project approvals are up by 56%. Route coverage, meanwhile, has expanded by more than 114%, and financial commitments have jumped by over 110%—marking a significant surge overall.

These initiatives are designed to ease pressure on already crowded routes, boost punctuality, and make travel more comfortable, while also extending connectivity to regions that have long been underserved.

What Are The New Projects?

Out of the total 100 projects, more than 35 projects cost over ₹1,000 crore each. The largest ones include the:

• Kasara-Manmad 3rd and 4th line (131 km) costing ~₹10,150 crore

• Kharsia-Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 km) at over ₹8,740 crore

• Itarsi-Nagpur 4th line (297 km) at over ₹5,450 crore

• Secunderabad-Wadi 3rd and 4th line (173 km) at more than ₹5,000 crore.

The above initiatives are highly associated with Mission 3,000 MT, which seeks to significantly boost the freight-carrying capacity of the railroads. The majority of projects relate to energy corridors that would help in transporting coal and minerals and secure the country’s energy requirements.

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Focus On Logistics And Freight

The Ministry of Railways reports a record expansion crossing 6,000 kilometres, focusing on:

• Maharashtra (17 projects)

• Bihar (11 projects)

• Jharkhand (10 projects)

• Madhya Pradesh (9 projects)

These projects are spread across almost all major states, so the railway network grows evenly across the country.

The implementation of the infrastructure projects in these four states will boost the transportation of goods, connect various industries, and ease the movement of passengers as they form the core of India’s logistics network.

This large-scale investment is likely to create significant employment opportunities, while also boosting demand in essential sectors like steel and cement. It could, at the same time, bring down logistics costs nationwide.

Sources:

Hindu Businessline

PIB Press Release