Overview
Under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, Indian Railways has sanctioned 100 projects for FY 2025‑26 with an outlay of ₹1.53 lakh crore. The plan envisions a record addition of **over 6,000 km** through new lines, doubling, multitracking and allied works, positioning the rail network on par with global safety and speed standards.
Key Developments (FY 2025‑26)
- New lines to connect unserved and underserved regions.
- Doubling & multitracking on high‑demand corridors to ease passenger‑freight congestion.
- Integration with highways and inland waterways for seamless multimodal transport.
- Launch of Vande Bharat Express sleeper service (Howrah‑Guwahati) as a premium overnight alternative to air travel.
- Implementation of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to transform stations into city‑centres.
- Approval of seven new High‑Speed Rail (HSR) corridors creating a 4,000 km ‘diamond quadrilateral’.
- Progress on the Mumbai‑Ahmedabad High Speed Rail worth ₹1.08 lakh crore.
- Completion of the Bairabi‑Sairang line, linking the fourth Northeastern capital.
- Inauguration of the