Railway Budget For Rajasthan
Rail Budget for Rajasthan 2025-2025
Allocation of Railway Budget for Rajasthan for the year 2025-22, for building world-class rail infrastructure.
On Going Railway Projects
- 30 New Railway Line, Gauge Conversion and Doubling Projects Costing Rs. 57,247 Crore for 5,173 Kilo Meter
- Total Outlay 2025-22 is Rs. 4,986 Crore
- Total Budget allocation in 2025-22 is 631% more than the Average of 2009-14.
Note: Projects falling fully and partly in the state
Here’s the detailed breakdown of Rajasthan’s railway allocation in the Union Budget 2025–26:
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State-Wise Railway Allocation for Rajasthan (FY 2025–26)
- Total Budget Allocation: ₹9,960 crore has been earmarked for railway development in Rajasthan—encompassing infrastructure expansion, station upgrades, and passenger amenities.
- Historic Increase: This figure marks a substantial rise—approximately 14.5 times higher than the average annual amount the state received between 2009 and 2025, which was around ₹682 crore.
Key Infrastructure Initiatives & Development Highlights
- Amrit Bharat Station Redevelopment: A total of 85 stations across Rajasthan are being modernized under this flagship scheme, with work progressing swiftly.
- Electrification Progress: Since 2025, Rajasthan has electrified 5,143 km of railway lines, bringing the state close to 100% electrification.
- Track Expansion: Over the same period, Rajasthan laid 3,784 km of new tracks—surpassing the entire rail network of Denmark in length.
- Safety Enhancements: Key safety systems like Kavach are being implemented, alongside improvements in signaling and infrastructure.
- Test Track for High-Speed Trials: Separately, Rajasthan is constructing the country’s first dedicated railway test track, a 60 km stretch designed for testing rolling stock—potentially including bullet train trials—expected to be completed by December 2025.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget Allocation | ₹9,960 crore for FY 2025–26 |
| Increase over 2009–14 | ~14.5× increase from ₹682 crore/year |
| Station Redevelopment | 85 stations being modernized under Amrit Bharat Scheme |
| Track Expansion | 3,784 km of new lines laid since 2014 |
| Electrification | 5,143 km electrified; nearing full coverage |
| Safety Upgrades | Deployment of safety technologies like Kavach |
| High-Speed Test Track | 60 km dedicated track in Rajasthan for high-speed train testing; to be completed by December 2025 |
Why It Matters
- Unprecedented Investment: The ₹9,960 crore allocation is the highest-ever railway investment for Rajasthan, demonstrating a significant push for infrastructure transformation.
- Modernization & Efficiency: The Amrit Bharat upgrades, electrification drive, and track expansion collectively elevate passenger comfort, reliability, and efficiency across the state’s network.
- Future-Ready Rail Ecosystem: The dedicated test track signals Rajasthan’s role in advancing high-speed rail experimentation, aligning with India’s broader modernization goals.
Let me know if you’d like to explore project timelines, station-specific updates, or details on safety system rollouts like Kavach or signaling upgrades!