New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- As scrutiny over train accidents mounts, the Centre is considering its biggest-ever outlay on rail safety, with allocations likely to cross Rs.1.3 trillion in FY27, according to two people aware of the development.

The proposed outlay, around 12% higher than the current year's budget, would be directed towards maintaining rolling stock and critical infrastructure, including track renewals, and the rollout of India's indigenous automatic train protection system-Kavach, one of the people said, requesting anonymity.

The Indian Railways faces sustained public and political focus on safety. The planned increase marks a significant shift in the railways' capital priorities, with safety spending expected to account for ne...