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Railways Hits 80% Capex Target, Bullet Train on Track for 2027

Indian Railways has utilised over 80% of its capital expenditure allocation for the current fiscal year by the end of December 2025. The spending has focused on critical areas like safety, capacity augmentation, and modernising passenger amenities. This sustained investment has resulted in a significant expansion of services, including Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, and near-total electrification. The ministry also confirmed the first Bullet Train is on schedule for delivery by August 2027.

Key Points: Indian Railways Capex Hits 80%, Bullet Train by 2027

  • 80.54% capex utilised by Dec 2025
  • Focus on safety & capacity enhancement
  • 164 Vande Bharat trains operational
  • Bullet Train target: Aug 15, 2027
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Indian Railways utilises over 80 pc capex in April-December period this fiscal

Indian Railways utilised over 80% of its FY25 capex by Dec, boosting safety & infrastructure. First Bullet Train set for 2027.

"These initiatives have significantly improved speed, safety, and passenger comfort - Ministry of Railways"

New Delhi, Jan 5

Indian Railways has utilised 80.54 per cent of its allocated capex in the first three quarters of the current fiscal at the end of December, which is Rs 2,03,138 crore of the total Gross Budgetary Support of Rs 2,52,200 crore, the government said on Monday.

This represents a 6.54 per cent increase in GBS utilisation compared to the same period last year (December 2024), the Ministry of Railways said.

The expenditure has primarily focused on safety measures, capacity enhancement, infrastructure modernisation, and passenger amenities.

According to the ministry, in the category of safety-related works, 84 per cent of the allocated funds have been utilised.

For capacity augmentation, out of Rs 1,09,238 crore allocated, Rs 76,048 crore (69 per cent) has been expended. Customer amenities have seen 80 per cent utilisation, with expenditure amounting to Rs 9,575 crore till December 2025.

The results of consistent capital expenditure over the last decade are evident in 164 Vande Bharat train services, 30 Amrit Bharat train services, the implementation of the Kavach automatic train protection system, over 99 per cent electrification of the broad-gauge network, and extensive works covering new lines, gauge conversion, track doubling, traffic facilities, investments in PSUs, and metropolitan transport systems.

"These initiatives have significantly improved speed, safety, and passenger comfort, while keeping rail travel affordable. With the Vande Bharat Sleeper train set for inauguration shortly, Indian Railways is poised to transform long-distance rail travel," the ministry said.

Moreover, Indian Railways is delivering faster, safer, and world-class rail travel at an affordable cost across the country by transforming itself into a future-ready organisation aligned with the vision of a modern and connected nation.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India is set to receive its first Bullet Train on August 15, 2027. The Bullet Train project spans 508 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Of this, 352 km lies in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and 156 km in Maharashtra. As per the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL), over 85 per cent of the corridor -- around 465 km -- is being built on elevated viaducts, with 326 km already completed.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see the progress, but I hope some of this investment reaches smaller stations too. My hometown station still has very basic amenities. The focus should be on improving the experience for the common passenger, not just on flashy new trains.
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Aman W
The numbers are impressive, especially the 84% on safety. As someone who travels frequently for work, I've noticed cleaner stations and better punctuality in the last couple of years. The electrification push is also good for the environment. Keep it up!
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Sarah B
The bullet train update is exciting! 2027 seems ambitious, but if they can pull it off, it will be a game-changer for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor. Hope the fares are kept reasonable so it's accessible to more people, not just the elite.
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Karthik V
Good utilisation of funds is a positive sign. However, transparency in how this money is spent is key. We often hear about new projects, but timely completion and maintenance of existing infrastructure is equally important. Hope the ministry keeps a close eye on that.
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Meera T
The Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat services are a welcome upgrade. But what about the millions who travel in general and sleeper classes? The basic coaches need urgent refurbishment too. Development should be inclusive, benefiting all sections of society.

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