Rail upgrades worth Rs.208.04 billion to ease congestion
01 Oct 2026 Editorial Team
Indian Railways has approved
infrastructure upgrades worth
`208.04 billion to address
congestion and improve
operational efficiency across
key routes. The planned works
include line capacity
enhancement, station
improvements, track
infrastructure upgrades and
measures to support smoother
train movement. The projects
are expected to increase
network capacity, reduce
bottlenecks and improve
freight and passenger services.
The investment forms part of
ongoing efforts to modernise
railway infrastructure and
strengthen connectivity across
high-density corridors.