Indian Railways Utilises More Than ₹1.14 Lakh Crore Till July 2026, About 39 Percent of the ₹2.93 Lakh Crore Budget Grant for FY 2026-27

The article details Indian Railways' significant progress in modernizing its operations, highlighting the utilization of over ₹1.14 lakh crore of its ₹2.93 lakh crore budget grant for FY 2026-27. Key areas of focus include enhanced safety through the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system (Version 4.0 deployed on major routes), increased speed potential across its network (81% tracks upgraded to 110 Kmph and above, Mission Raftaar for 160 Kmph on Golden Quadrilateral), and substantial infrastructure augmentation (doubling new track commissioning rate). Additionally, it emphasizes comprehensive capacity building and skill upgradation for employees through extensive training programs and the role of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya in logistics and freight operations.