Record CapEx of ₹2.93 Lakh Crore for Indian Railways; High Speed Connectivity, Strengthening Freight & Safety Prime Focus of Spend

• Record capital outlay of ₹2,93,030 crore for Indian Railways in Union Budget 2026-27 — highest-ever allocation.
• Spending thrust: High-Speed Rail (HSR) connectivity, freight capacity augmentation, and safety.
• Announcement made by Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on 01 February 2026.
• Relevance: anchors GS-III (Infrastructure, Economy) and Prelims (Schemes, Budgetary outlays).