New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Indian Railways has been allocated a record capital expenditure of Rs 2.93 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, the highest-ever outlay for the national transporter.

The allocation underscores the government's continued focus on infrastructure expansion, capacity enhancement, and positioning railways as a key driver of economic growth and logistics efficiency.

The sustained investment push aims to improve passenger connectivity, decongest high-density corridors, strengthen freight movement, and reduce logistics costs across the economy.

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