Indian Railways achieves 98% capex utilization by February
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- of its FY26
- 98%
- of tracks
- 49,000 km
- of new tracks
- 36,000 km
Indian Railways has utilized 98% of its FY26 capital expenditure by February-end, indicating strong project execution. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that 49,000 km of tracks have been electrified, surpassing Germany's entire network. With 36,000 km of new tracks, travel times will decrease, making trains more appealing than flights on new corridors.
• Significant capex spent by early March
• Travel time reductions expected
• Shift in preference from air to rail travel
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