Mysuru, Feb. 10 -- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the key aspects of 2025-26 Railway Budget through a video conference from New Delhi recently.

He announced the highest-ever capital allocation of Rs. 2.65 lakh crore for the Ministry of Railways, emphasising infrastructure development, station and train modernisation, improved connectivity, and enhanced passenger safety and comfort.

The Railway allocation for Karnataka stands at Rs. 7,564 crore, reflecting a marginal increase from Rs. 7,559 crore in 2024-25. This continues the trend of rising investments in railway infrastructure and services across the State.

Since 2014, an average of 150 kilometres of new railway tracks has been laid annually, compared to 113 kilometres...