Railway Budget For Uttarakhand
Rail Budget for Uttarakhand 2025- 2025
Allocation of Railway Budget for Uttarakhand for the year 2025-22, for building world-class rail infrastructure.
On Going Railway Projects
- 4 New Railway Line / Doubling Projects Costing Rs. 18,901 Crore for 243 KM
- Total Outlay 2025-22 is Rs. 4,432 Crore
- Total Budget allocation in 2025-22 is 2270% more than the Average of 2009-14.
Note: Projects falling fully and partly in the state
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Uttarakhand’s railway allocation in the Union Budget 2025-26, along with key projects and strategic developments:
Contents
Overall Allocation & Historical Context
- Total Budget Allocation (FY 2025-26): ₹4,641 crore has been allotted to railway infrastructure projects in Uttarakhand.
- Growth vs. Earlier Years: Between 2009 and 2025, the average annual allocation for the state was only ₹187 crore. The current figure represents a nearly 25-fold increase.
Major Projects & Infrastructure Highlights
1. New Railway Lines & Project Spending
- As of April 1, 2025, three significant new railway line projects—totalling 216 km and costing ₹40,384 crore—are sanctioned,** with ₹19,898 crore already spent** and 16 km commissioned
- The Deoband–Roorkee line (27 km), aimed at cutting about 40 km from the Delhi–Dehradun journey, has been completed.
2. Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Rail Link (Char Dham Project)
- This 125 km line, costing ₹24,659 crore, is a national strategic project aimed at pilgrims and regional development.
- Major engineering milestones include:
- Tunneling: 199 km completed out of a total 213 km (including main and escape tunnels).
- For the first time in the Himalayas, a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) was deployed and successfully achieved breakthrough in a 14.8 km tunnel (T-8)
3. Kichha–Khatima Line
- A 63 km line is in the works with a budget of ₹228 crore.
Electrification, Tracks, and Safety Works
- Since 2014, 69 km of new rail tracks have been laid in Uttarakhand.
- Electrification: A total of 303 km of track has been electrified—reaching 100% electrification for the state’s network, up from zero between 2009–14
- Safety Systems: The Kavach automatic protection system has been recommended for 49 km of track
Stations, Passenger Amenities & Vande Bharat
- Amrit Stations Redevelopment: 11 stations—including Dehradun, Haridwar Junction, Kathgodam, Roorkee, Ramnagar, and others—are being upgraded at a collective cost of ₹147 crore
- Facilities Added:
- 100 rail flyovers and under-bridges constructed since 2014.
- 6 lifts and 14 escalators installed across stations.
- Wi-Fi available at 31 stations
- Vande Bharat Trains: Two Vande Bharat Express trains are currently operational in the state
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget (FY 2025-26) | ₹4,641 crore |
| Increase over 2009–14 Avg. | Nearly 25× |
| New Lines Sanctioned | 3 lines, 216 km, ₹40,384 crore |
| Expenditure (Mar 2025) | ₹19,898 crore spent; 16 km commissioned |
| Rishikesh–Karnaprayag Line | 125 km; ₹24,659 crore; 199 km tunneling completed |
| Deoband–Roorkee Line | 27 km; completed; significantly cuts travel distance |
| Kichha–Khatima Line | 63 km; ₹228 crore |
| Track & Electrification (2025–25) | 69 km new track; 303 km electrified; 100% electrification |
| Kavach Safety System | Recommended for 49 km |
| Amrit Stations | 11 stations; ₹147 crore |
| Passenger Facilities | 100 flyovers/underbridges; 6 lifts; 14 escalators; Wi-Fi at 31 stations |
| Vande Bharat Trains | 2 units operational |
Why This Matters
- Massive Growth: From minimal allocations in 2009–14 to ₹4,641 crore, Uttarakhand has seen a transformation in rail funding.
- Strategic Development: Projects like the Rishikesh–Karnaprayag line facilitate tourism, regional growth, and strategic mobility in the Himalayas.
- Modernization & Passenger Focus: Electrification, safety systems, and station amenities significantly uplift user experience and operational efficiency.
- Connectivity Boost: Completing the Deoband–Roorkee line and Kichha–Khatima projects will enhance regional access and links to the plains.
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