|
Contents Pink Book 2025-18 |
| Work, Machinery and Rolling Stock Programme of Railways for 2025-18 (Detailed Programme) Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) |
||
| Central Railway | East Central Railway | Diesel Locomotive Works |
| Eastern Railway | East Coast Railway | Integral Coach Factory |
| Northern Railway | North Central Railway | Rail Wheel Factory |
| North Eastern Railway | North Western Railway | Diesel Loco Modernisation Works
Works, Machinery & Rolling Stock Programme( RSP) |
| Northeast Frontier Railway | South East Central Railway | Rail Coach Factory Rae Bareilly
Works, Machinery & Rolling Stock Programme( RSP) |
| Southern Railway | South Western Railway | Railway Electrification |
| South Central Railway | West Central Railway | Research, Design & Standards
Organisation |
| South Eastern Railway | Metro Railway | Metropolitan Transport Project, Chennai |
| Western Railway | Chittaranjan Locomotive Works | Railway Board |
| Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala | Rail Wheel Plant, Bela | |
*****
Railway Budget 2025-18 : Detailed Demands for Grants
*****
Railway Budget 2025-18 : Zonal Railway-wise Demands for Grants
Railway Budget 2025-18 : Zonal Railway-wise/Spending unit-wise break up of Detailed Demands for Grants
| Cover page |
| Schedule |
| Demand No.1 & 2 |
| Demand No.3 to 13 |
| Demand No.14 & 15 |
| Demand No.16 |
Here’s the latest on the Indian Railways “Pink Book” for the financial year 2025–26:
What Was the Pink Book?
The Pink Book was an annual publication released after the Union Budget, detailing budgetary allocations across Zonal Railways and production units. It covered project-level expenditures—such as new lines, doubling, electrification, safety enhancements, passenger amenities, and rolling stock procurement.
Discontinuation of the Pink Book (2025)
- In April 2025, the Ministry of Railways officially discontinued the iconic Pink Book, ending a decades-long tradition.
- The decision marks a shift toward a more decentralized budgeting process.
What’s Replacing It?
- Instead, comprehensive zone-wise budget documents are being issued for each Zonal Railway and Production Unit.
- These new reports will include:
- Earnings
- Working expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Detailed lists of sanctioned works
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted this transition during a Parliament session, confirming that the preparation of these new documents is already underway.
Why It Matters
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Historical Role | Pink Book served as a master blueprint for planning and implementing railway projects across zones. |
| Current Change | Budgeting has moved to a zone-wise model, allowing for more tailored and relevant documentation. |
| Implication | Project implementation, planning, and transparency will now rely on these individual, zonal budget documents. |
Let me know if you’d like help reviewing a specific zone’s budget or accessing its newly issued documents!