Indian Railways Budget Utilization Progress

India — Indian Railways has utilized 80.54% of its allocated Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for the fiscal year 2025-26 by the end of December 2025, spending Rs 2,03,138 crore out of a total of Rs 2,52,200 crore. This represents a 6.54% increase in GBS utilization compared to the previous year. The India — Ministry of Railways (India) stated that the expenditure has primarily focused on safety measures, capacity enhancement, infrastructure modernization, and passenger amenities. Key initiatives include the introduction of 164 Vande Bharat train services, 30 Amrit Bharat train services, implementation of the Kavach automatic train protection system, and over 99% electrification of the broad-gauge network. These efforts aim to deliver faster, safer, and world-class rail travel across India, aligning with the vision of a modern and connected nation. The consistent capital expenditure over the last decade has led to significant improvements in speed, safety, and passenger comfort while maintaining affordability. The ongoing pace of expenditure suggests that the targets for FY 2025-26 are likely to be fully achieved.