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Railway Budget 2025 Tamil Nadu – Railway Budget 2025 for kerala

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Railway Budget 2020 Tamil Nadu – Railway Budget 2025 for kerala

Highlights of proposed Budget FY 20-21

Important Achievements regarding New Line, Gauge Conversion & Doubling Projects during FY 19-20 (upto Jan’20) and Highlights of proposed Budget FY 20-21

Kerala:

Proposed Budget outlay FY 20-21 for infrastructure & safety works falling fully/partly in the state:

85% more outlay in FY 20-21 w.r.t average annual outlay during 2009-14 (Rs.688 Cr/ Rs.372 Cr.)

Tamil Nadu:

Projects (falling partly/fully in the state) included in Budget Booklet 2025-21 (against Umbrella work of 2025-20):

06 Projects of total 826 Km length, costing Rs. 8501 Cr. have been included, as per below details:

Doubling of Katpadi – Villupuram of Length 160.1 Km, Costing Rs.1601 Cr

Doubling of Salem – Karur- Dindigul of Length 160 Km, Costing Rs.1600 Cr

Doubling of Erode – Karur of Length 65 Km, Costing Rs.650 Cr.

Doubling of Dharmavaram – Pakala – Katpadi of Length 290 Km, Costing Rs.2900 Cr.

Doubling of Hosur – Omalur of Length 147 Km, Costing Rs.1470 Cr

Doubling of Chennai Beach – Chennai Egmore of Length 4.3 Km, Costing Rs.279.8 Cr.

Proposed Budget outlay FY 20-21 for infrastructure & safety works falling fully/partly in the state:

  • 220% more outlay in FY 20-21 w.r.t average annual outlay during 2009-14 (Rs.2812 Cr/ Rs.879 Cr.)
Here’s the state-wise breakdown of the Railway Budget 2025‑26 allocations, with specific insights into Tamil Nadu and Kerala, along with key proposed projects in each state:

🧾 Railway Budget Allocations – 2025‑26

Indian Railways total outlay: ₹2,65,200 crore

  • Tamil Nadu: ₹6,626 crore
  • Kerala: ₹3,042 crore
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🚆 Tamil Nadu: ₹6,626 crore Allocation

✅ Key Project Highlights

  • Funding nearly doubled from ₹2,222 crore (2025) to ₹3,954 crore in 2025 for new rail lines.
  • Major corridors now receiving funding:
    • Madurai–Tuticorin via Aruppukottai
    • Chennai–Cuddalore via Mamallapuram
    • Avadi–Sriperumbudur–Guduvanchery
    • Tindivanam–Tiruvannamalai
      Many of these lines were proposed as early as 2007 and had stalled due to token allocations.
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  • Rs 55 crore allocated for Madurai–Tuticorin line, three times last year—even though activists point out land acquisition costs alone may exceed this amount.
  • Ministry of Railways has directed Southern Railway not to divert allocated funds, despite earlier proposals from the zonal GM to surrender up to Rs 720 crore.
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🚉 Supporting Developments

  • Electrification level in Tamil Nadu is now at 94%, with over 1,300 km of new track laid and 2,242 km newly electrified under the ministry’s progress updates.
  • Undertakings underway include Amrit Bharat Station redevelopment at major stations like Chennai Egmore, Katpadi, Rameswaram, and Kanyakumari (~₹1,896 crore) and 77 station upgrades totaling ₹2,948 crore.
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🚉 Kerala: ₹3,042 crore Allocation

✅ Infrastructure & Expansion Plans

  • Rail budget continues to support Ernakulam–Kumbalam–Thuravoor–Ambalapuzha coastal doubling and bridge expansions:
    • Phase‑wise allocation:
      • Ernakulam → Kumbalam (~₹600 crore)
      • Kumbalam → Thuravoor (~₹825 crore)
      • Thuravoor → Ambalapuzha (~₹1,281 crore)
    • Doubling work on Ernakulam → Kumbalam has begun in 2025.
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  • Sabarimala Railway (Angamaly–Erumeli), long-running as a proposed project, continues under central review. The state government remains in talks over shared funding and is expected to submit updated revised estimates.
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  • Early progress on Kerala SilverLine (Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod) is linked to the budget, but the project is currently paused; feasibility and alignment work continues under K-Rail.
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🧾 Summary Table

State Rail Budget 2025‑26 Key Focus Areas
Tamil Nadu ₹6,626 crore New lines (Chennai‑Cuddalore, Madurai‑Tuticorin), electrification, station redevelopment
Kerala ₹3,042 crore Coastal line doubling, Sabarimala Railway, SilverLine planning

🚨 Takeaway

  • Tamil Nadu’s allocation saw a major boost in 2025, helping revive old stalled rail link projects.
  • Kerala’s funds are focused on modernizing key coastal links and clearing gaps in proposed projects—though some, like SilverLine, await full clearance.

Would you like:

  • Details of project timelines or land acquisition status for specific lines?
  • How these allocations impact upcoming train services or station upgrades?
  • A breakdown of major infrastructure milestones expected within the next 1–2 years?

Let me know—happy to help with deeper insights or project-specific updates!

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