Budget 2026 Expected to Boost Indian Railways Capex to ₹2.7 Trillion with Focus on Capacity and Safety
Published on: Jan. 23, 2026, 10:13 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
Budget 2026 is expected to allocate ₹2.7-2.75 trillion for Indian Railways capex in FY27, a modest 2-4% increase from ₹2.52 trillion. Strong execution momentum with over 80% fund utilisation in FY26 supports this growth. Investment focus shifts to capacity expansion, Dedicated Freight Corridors, and safety technology including Kavach systems, benefiting both public and private railway sector stocks.
