Telangana Allocated Rs 53.37 Bn In Railway Budget

06 Feb 2025 CW Team

Telangana has seen a marginal increase in railway budget allocation for 2025-26, with an additional Rs 10 million compared to the previous year.

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed in a virtual press conference that the state has been allocated Rs 53.37 billion for various railway projects. This is up from Rs 53.36 billion in 2024-25.

Vaishnaw stated that the allocation for Telangana was “a record high, aimed at enhancing rail infrastructure.” Announcing the completion of railway network electrification in the state, Vaishnaw compared the current allocation to the average annual outlay of Rs 8.86 billion for undivided AP between 2009-14. He said that the increase in funding over the years has been consistent.

Vaishnaw disclosed that Rs 416.77 billion was being invested in Telangana for rail infrastructure — new railway lines, station upgrades, Kazipet coach factory and new workshops.

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