Works Machinery Rolling Stock Programmer(RSP) Pink Book 2025-23
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Works Machinery Rolling Stock Programmer(RSP) Pink Book 2019-20
Work, Machinery and Rolling Stock Programme of Railways for 2025-20 (Detailed Programme) Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
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Rail Budget 2025-20 (Regular) |
Integrated Financial Figures 2025-20 of Indian Railways
Rail Budget 2025-20 (Regular)
| No. | Integrated Financial Figures 2025-2025 of Indian Railways |
| 1 | Central Railway (CR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 2 | Eastern Railway (ER) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 3 | Northern Railway (NR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 4 | North Eastern Railway (NER) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 5 | Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 6 | Southern Railway (SR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 7 | South Central Railway (SCR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 8 | South East Railway (SER) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 9 | Western Railway (WR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 10 | East Central Railway (ECR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 11 | East Coast Railway (ECOR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 12 | North Central Railway (NCR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 13 | North Western Railway (NWR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 14 | SECR Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 15 | South Western Railway (SWR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 16 | West Central Railway (WCR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
| 17 | Metro Railway (MR) Click Here — Pink Book 2025-20 |
Here’s a clean and comprehensive breakdown of the “Works, Machinery & Rolling Stock Programme”, commonly referred to as the RSP Pink Book (2025–23), for Indian Railways:
🛠️ What Is the Pink Book?
The Pink Book—formally titled Works, Machinery & Rolling Stock Programme of Railways—is an annual publication released by the Railway Board (usually alongside the Union Budget). It provides a detailed financial and operational roadmap:
- Budget allocation and physical targets for the upcoming fiscal year
- Rolling stock acquisition and rehabilitation plans
- Zonal and unit-level execution targets, categorized by major works
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1. Rolling Stock Programme (RSP): Overview
a) Bulk RSP (Board-Level Planning)
- Covers high-value rolling stock: locomotives, coaches, wagons
- Planned using Five-Year Plan projections with replacement (DRF) and additional (CAP) accounts
- Allocations are announced in the Pink Book and goals cascaded to production units such as ICF, RCF, MCF & Haldia
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b) Itemized RSP (Zonal & Field-Level Planning)
- Manages capital spares and minor/modification works under ₹2.5 crore
- Units submit proposals via the online RSP Portal (railwayrsp.com), which go through finance vetting and board approval
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2. RSP Objectives
- Meet increased traffic demand with timely procurement
- Upgrade older stock via major modifications (e.g. AI upgrades, safety enhancements)
- Procure capital repair spares for EMU/DEMU/track machines
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3. Planning & Budgeting Process
- Unit level planning: forecast shortfall, aging, accidents → propose new needs
- Zonal consolidation & finance clearance → proposals entered via RSP portal
- Railway Board vetting and inclusion in annual budget
- Pink Book publication authorizes the allocated funds and works
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4. Codal Life & RSP Timelines
| Asset Type | Codal Life |
|---|---|
| Electric Locomotives | 35 years |
| Diesel Locos (Original) | 30 years |
| Diesel Locos (Overhauled Power Pack) | 40 years |
| EMU/MEMU Motor Coaches | 25 years |
| Other Coaching/Wagon Stock | 30–40 years |
- RSP planning is done at least 2–3 years in advance to anticipate rollouts or replacements
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5. Pink Book Highlights (2025–25 / 2025–26)
While the detailed Pink Book is yet to be released, past documents reflect large-scale investments, for example:
- Advanced freight wagons (~50k units), rehabilitation of BOXNHL stock
- EMUs for suburban routes, GPS installation on wagons, brake system upgrades
- High-value spares procurement under IRSP and major coach modifications
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✅ Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pink Book | Annual guide to rolling stock and works budget |
| Bulk RSP | Board-level, high-value rolling stock allocation |
| Itemized RSP (IRSP) | Zonal/local proposals for minor and spares |
| Objectives | Acquisition, upgrades, spares, replacements |
| Planning Timeline | Proposals → finance vetting → board → pink book |
| Codal Life Relevance | Determines replacement timing |
| Budget & Transparency | Audited annual projections and breakdowns |
Would you like help obtaining the official Pink Book PDF for 2025–26, or exploring specific RSP items like coach production quotas or zonal rolling stock allocations?