South Western Railway Budget 2025
South Western Railway Budget 2025
South Western Railway Budget 2025 Highlights
The Rail Budget 2025-21 allocated to South Western Railway has been given special attention to passenger facilities and rail safety.
Budget Grant for the year 2025-21 for some important ongoing works is as under:
New Lines
- New Lines Rayadurg – Tumkur via Kalyandurg- Rs.170 ( In Rs. Cr)
- New Lines Bagalkot-Kudachi- Rs.37 ( In Rs. Cr)
- New Lines Tumkur-Chitradurg-Davangere- Rs.128 ( In Rs. Cr)
- New Lines Gadag- Wadi- Rs.156 ( In Rs. Cr)
- New Lines Shimoga-Shikaripura-Ranebennur – Rs.10 ( In Rs. Cr)
Doubling
- Doubling Railway Line Hospet-Hubli-Londa-Tinaighat-Vasco da Gama – Rs.225 ( In Rs. Cr)
- Doubling Railway Line Hotgi-Kudgi-Gadag – Rs.200 ( In Rs. Cr)
- Doubling Railway Line Yalahanka-Penukonda – Rs.155 ( In Rs. Cr)
- Doubling Railway Line Hubli – Chikjajur – Rs.171 ( In Rs. Cr)
- Doubling Railway Line Arsikere – Tumkur Rs.202
- Doubling Railway Line Yesvantpur – Channasandra – Rs.5 ( In Rs. Cr)
- Doubling Railway Line Penukonda-Dharmavaram – Rs.20 ( In Rs. Cr)
- Doubling Railway Line aiyyappanahalli-Hosur – Rs.5 ( In Rs. Cr)
HIGHLIGHTS :
- SWR received total budget grant of Rs.2709 Cr.(including capital and EBR (IF)etc.,which is highest ever grant,after formation of zone
- With Rs.786 Cr. expected as deposit from Govt of Karnataka towards New lines and ROB/RUB , total Budget grant will be Rs. 3495 Cr.
- Provision of Automatic Signalling with Centralized Traffic Control is sanctioned in Bengaluru -Jolarpettai section
- Provision of Automatic Signalling from Yesvantpur to Yelhanka is sanctioned
- Improvement of station building,FOB at Krishnarajapuram station will be taken up
- Remodelling of Hassan yard will be taken up to facilitate dealing of trains from Bengaluru to Mangaluru directly without engine reversal
- 9no.s of Road Over Bridges and 15 no.s of Road under Bridges sanctioned
- Lifts at various stations including Bellary and Dharmapuri will be taken up.
- Improvements to amenities at stations at Rs. 126 Cr. will be taken up (2 new works sanctioned )
- Rs.122 Cr. allotted to ongoing passenger amenity works
- State of the art Signalling system will be provided in Bengaluru-Dharmavaram and Bengaluru-Jolarpettai sections etc.in 30% of route length of SWR ,covering all important routs
- New Line between Dharwad to Blagavi via Kittur sanctioned,upon follow up with Shri SureshAngadi,Hon’ble MoSR
- Composite Repair shop will be set up in Kolar at cost of Rs.495 Cr.,instead of Coach Factory proposed initially
ShrA.K.Singh ,GM/SWR expressed satisfaction and told that this budget will give boost to ongoing infrastructure works in SWR.
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Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the South Western Railway (SWR) Budget 2025–26, including key allocations, infrastructure highlights, and major projects underway for Karnataka and its SWR zones:
Contents
💰 State Allocation & Zone Budget Highlights
- Karnataka received ₹7,564 crore in the Union Railway Budget for FY 2025‑26, a slight increase over ₹7,559 crore in FY 2025‑25—its highest-ever rail infrastructure allocation.
🚧 Infrastructure Projects & Progress
📍 Major Works in Karnataka (All within SWR Zone)
➤ 25 Projects Sanctioned (as of 1 April 2025):
- 15 new railway lines (total ~2,034 km)
- 10 doubling/multitrack projects (~1,230 km)
- Total length: 3,264 km, with 1,394 km commissioned and ₹21,310 crore expended through March 2025
➤ Budgeted Projects (2025‑26)
- 25 rail projects (new sections and doubling) worth ₹42,517 crore
- Fund utilization: ₹8,794 crore for new lines, ₹12,516 crore for doubling already underway
➤ New Line Examples
- Kottur–Harihar (65 km): ₹468 cr
- Hassan–Bangalore (167 km): ₹1,290 cr
- Bidar–Gulbarga (110 km): ₹1,543 cr
➤ Doubling Projects Underway
- Rams like Hubli–Chikjajur (190 km), Daund–Gulbarga (225 km), Arsikere–Tumkur (96 km), etc., with cumulative costs in thousands of crores
🏗️ Network Enhancements & Safety Measures
- 91.5 % electrified network in Karnataka, targeting full electrification in 2025
- 61 stations under Amrit Station redevelopment (~₹1,981 crore)
- Installation of Kavach (TPWS) over 778 km in Bengaluru & Mysuru divisions, contract worth ₹253.6 crore awarded to IRCON
- Devanahalli mega terminal survey sanctioned (~₹1.3 crore) to reduce Bengaluru congestion
📈 Passenger Growth & On-Ground Status
- Passenger revenue grew just 2.6% in FY 2025‑25 (~₹3,173 crore), slowing from prior years due to commuter concessions under the Shakti Scheme
🗓️ Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| State allocation (Karnataka) | ₹7,564 crore (2025‑26) |
| Major Projects Sanctioned | 25 (2,034 km new + 1,230 km doubling; ₹42,517 crore) |
| Progress to Mar 2025 | 1,394 km commissioned, ₹21,310 crore spent |
| Station redevelopments | 61 stations (₹1,981 crore) |
| Safety upgrade | Kavach over 778 km via IRCON contract |
| New/developmental works launched | Devanahalli terminal survey, doubling lines, multiple regional expansions |
🧭 What This Means for Karnataka & SWR Region
- Accelerating rail connectivity: large-scale new lines and doubling to reduce travel time across north and south Karnataka
- Improved safety and amenities: station upgrades, Kavach rollout, and mega terminal planning
- Mixed commuter trends: Shakti scheme gave free travel to women but slowed fare revenue growth for SWR
✅ Would You Like Assistance With:
- Info on specific projects (e.g. Gadag–Wadi, Hassan–Bangalore, or Rayadurg–Tumkur line status)?
- Station-by-station redevelopment schedule such as Tumakuru, Yeshwantpur, or Yesvantpur redevelopments?
- Real-time updates on Doubling/New line commissioning timelines for your local route?
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