Guwahati, Feb. 4 -- Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, informed on Monday that the Indian Railways has allocated a total outlay of over Rs. 2.65 lakh crore for the second consecutive year in the union budget.

In an interaction with media persons from Northeast, the Railway Minister said that Indian Railways is set to expand at an accelerated pace, offering faster, safer, and more comfortable rail travel across the country.

The Minister shared that in the coming years, 200 new Vande Bharat trains, 100 Amrit Bharat trains, and 50 Namo Bharat rapid rails will be introduced.

These new trains and modern coaches are expected to significantly benefit lower- and middle-...