Railway Budget For West Bengal
Rail Budget for West Bengal 2025-2025
Allocation of Railway Budget for West Bengal for the year 2025-22, for building world-class rail infrastructure.
On Going Railway Projects
- 53 New Railway Line, Gauge Conversion and Doubling Projects Costing Rs. 48,275 Crore for 4,463 Kilo Meter
- Total Outlay 2025-22 is Rs. 6,636 Crore
- Total Budget allocation in 2025-22 is 51% more than the Average of 2009-14.
Note: Projects falling fully and partly in the state
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10.86% HIGHER PLAN OUTLAY THAN THAT OF PREVIOUS FINANCIAL YEAR FOR ER.
STRESS GIVEN ON SAFETY AND PASSENGER AMENITY WORKS
In the General Budget 2025-22, Eastern Railway has obtained considerably good budgetary allocation in different developmental projects. The total plan outlay for the year 2025-22 is 10.86% higher than that of last year’s fund allocation. Last year, the budgetary allocation was Rs.2273.69 crores for Eastern Railway. For 2025-22, the fund allocation is Rs.2520.70 crores.
There is considerable increase of fund in all important areas related to train operations and passenger amenities.
In passenger amenity, there is an increase of 14% fund allocation in the current financial year that of the last year i.e. 2025-21. This year, Rs.178.71 crores have been allocated for passenger amenity works where the last year Rs.156.75 crores, were allocated.
In track renewal, there is enhancement of 7.69% of fund allocation in the current financial year than that of the last year i.e. 2025-21. This year Rs.560 crore have been allocated for track renewal in comparison to Rs.520 crore allocated in the last year’s budget.
In Signalling & Telecommunication, there is a remarkable increase of 84.43% fund allocation in the current financial year than that of the last year i.e. 2025-21. In the present financial year, Rs.135.06 crore have been allocated for Signalling & Telecommunication works to ensure even better safety and smooth train running. In the last financial year, Rs.73.23 crore was allocataed for Signalling & Telecommunication works.
To ensure safety in level crossing gate, Rs.43.44 crore and for Road Overbridge / Road Underbridge, Rs.97.23 crores have been allocated to ensure hastle free train operations.
Moreover, fund has been allocated in the current financial year for the following important projects of Eastern Railway which are detailed as under:-
1) Construction of new coaching terminal at Dankuni – Rs.439.5 crores.
2) Dankuni-Chandanpur 4th line – Rs.73 crores.
3) Bandel – Boinchi 3rd line – Rs.45 crores.
4) Boinchi – Shaktigarh 3rd line – Rs.40 crores.
5) Monigram – Nimtita doubling work – Rs.120.20 crores.
Indian Railways has prioritized infrastructure works. Adequate fund therefore have been allocated for timely completion of projects and fund are also given depending upon progress of works. Eastern Railway always looks after comfortable and safe journey for its commuters. Therefore above allocation of fund will boost up the progress in this direction.
Here’s the full breakdown of West Bengal’s railway allocation in the Union Budget 2025–26, along with key project insights:
Contents
Fund Allocation
- Total Railway Budget Allocation for West Bengal: ₹13,955 crore for FY 2025–26—slightly higher than the previous year’s ₹13,941 crore.
- This allocation is approximately three times the average railway funds received during 2009–2014 (about ₹4,380 crore per year).
Key Infrastructure & Upgrade Highlights
● Station Redevelopment (Amrit Scheme)
- 101 stations across West Bengal are undergoing redevelopment under the Amrit Stations initiative—a significant modernization drive.
● Safety Enhancement (Kavach Rollout)
- A total of 3,337 km of track is marked for the Kavach automatic train protection system.
- Of this, 831 km is already under work, with tenders issued for further coverage.
● Track Expansion
- Over the past decade, 1,290 km of new railway tracks have been laid in the state to boost connectivity and capacity.
Project Spotlight Updates
• Multi-tracking Projects Approved
- The Union Cabinet recently approved four major multi-tracking railway projects—totalling 574 km across six states, including West Bengal—with an investment of ₹11,169 crore.
• New Amrit Bharat Express Route
- A new Amrit Bharat Express connecting Malda Town (West Bengal) and Gomti Nagar (Lucknow) began operations:
- Inaugural run: July 18, 2025
- Commercial service start: July 24, 2025
- Covers 948 km, with modern sleeper/general-class coaches.
• Metro Expansion: Yellow Line
- The Kolkata Metro Yellow Line (Noapara to Barasat, ~21 km, 14 stations) is under construction:
- Designed for metro operations with Kavach signalling.
- Expected to be operational by 2025.
• Strategic Rail Link to Sikkim
- The Sivok–Rangpo rail line (~45 km) is under construction, connecting West Bengal to Sikkim.
- Important for regional connectivity and defense logistics.
- Planned extensions phase-wise include Gangtok and further to the Nathu La pass.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget Allocation | ₹13,955 crore (FY 2025–26) |
| Compared to 2009–14 Avg. | ~3× higher |
| Station Redevelopment | 101 stations under Amrit Scheme |
| Track Safety (Kavach) | 3,337 km earmarked; 831 km underway |
| Track Laid (2009–2025) | 1,290 km |
| Multi-tracking Projects | 574 km across multiple states approved |
| New Train Service | Malda Town–Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express |
| Metro Expansion | Yellow Line (Kolkata Metro) – launching 2025 |
| Strategic New Line | Sivok–Rangpo line (West Bengal to Sikkim) |
Why This Matters
- Modernization at Scale: Redevelopment of over 100 stations marks a transformative shift in passenger experience, amenities, and infrastructure quality.
- Safety and Efficiency: Kavach deployment across thousands of kilometers will improve safety and reduce delays.
- Network Expansion: New tracks and services—like Amrit Bharat Express and the Metro Yellow Line—amplify regional connectivity.
- Strategic Reach: The Sivok–Rangpo line strengthens logistical preparedness and opens up Sikkim via rail.
- Freight & Traffic Decongestion: Multi-tracking investments will streamline rail operations, benefiting both passenger and cargo movement.
- The Times of India
Feel free to ask if you’d like project timelines, station-specific updates, or details on Kavach deployment or Metro progress!