North Western Railway Budget 2025
North Western Railway Budget 2025 Highlights
NWR budget 2025
The Rail Budget 2025-21 allocated to North Western Railway has been given special attention to passenger facilities and rail safety.
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Here’s the most up‑to‑date breakdown of the North Western Railway (NWR) Budget 2025–26, including key project investments, zone-wise allocations, and major infrastructure developments:
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🧾 Strategic Allocation & Overall Funding
- Rajasthan has received approximately ₹9,960 crore under the Union Railway Budget 2025‑26—an all‑time high for the state (~15× growth since 2009–14).
([turn0search1]turn0search7]) - NWR’s budget saw a modest increase over FY2024–25: from ₹8,636.85 crore → ₹9,714.28 crore for FY2025‑26.
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🚧 Project Highlights & New Infrastructure
✅ New Lines & Doubling Projects
- 8 new routes sanctioned (e.g. Jodhpur–Pali–Marwar, Phulera–Ringas–Churu, Sawai Madhopur–Gangapur–Kota, Barmer–Munabao, Ajmer–Pushkar).
- 7 existing lines doubling, including gauge conversion projects like Marwar–Mavli (152 km).
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⚡ Electrification & Safety
- ₹990 crore earmarked for electrification across key corridors: Rewari–Bikaner, Ajmer–Udaipur, Ajmer–Chittorgarh, Jodhpur–Luni, etc.
([turn0search0]) - As of May 2025, 98.49% of NWR’s network (~6,053km of 6,146km) is electrified.
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🏗 Passenger Amenities & Station Redevelopment
- ₹2,222 crore for passenger-friendly upgrades—platforms, escalators, CCTV, Wi‑Fi, etc.
- 85 stations under Amrit Bharat redevelopment; landmark projects underway at Jaisalmer and Gandhinagar.
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🔬 High‑Tech Test Infrastructure
- North Western Railway is building India’s first dedicated railway test track (~60 km in Rajasthan, costing ₹820 crore)—designed to support speeds up to 230 km/hr and rolling-stock testing for high-speed services. Expected to complete by Dec 2025.
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📋 Snapshot Summary
| Area | Allocation / Status |
|---|---|
| Total NWR Budget | ₹9,714.28 crore (FY 2025–26) |
| Rajasthan Allocation | ₹9,960 crore (infrastructure & modernization) |
| Key Projects | 8 new lines, 7 doubling/gauge conversion stretches |
| Electrification | ₹990 crore allocated; 98.5% complete |
| Station Redevelopment | ₹2,222 crore; 85 Amrit stations, major upgrades underway |
| Test Track Project | ₹820 crore dedicated high-speed R&D facility (60 km) |
🧭 Implications & Regional Impact
- Connectivity boost: Projects like Ajmer–Pushkar branch, Barmer–Munabao extension, and Jodhpur–Marwar will improve passenger and freight access across desert and tribal regions.
- Rapid infrastructure delivery: Many station redevelopments (e.g. Jaisalmer) expected to finish by mid‑2025, significantly upgrading travel experience.
([turn0news13]) - Modernisation and future-readiness: Electrification nearing completion and test track deployment support high-speed and environmentally sustainable rail travel in Rajasthan.
✅ Where Are You Most Interested?
Would you like deeper details on:
- The Jodhpur–Jaisalmer new line and its impact on tourism and freight?
- Station redevelopment plans such as those at Ajmer, Jaipur, or Jodhpur?
- Timeline and status of the test track facility and its potential for rolling stock rollout?
Let me know and I’d be happy to help!