LiveInfra-Railways Budget 2026 Highlights: ₹12.2 lakh crore capex, high-speed rail, logistics and urban push Union Budget 2026 Live Updates: With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, industry leaders have outlined a broad wishlist centred on infrastructure, capital expenditure and project execution. A key expectation is that the government will maintain a strong focus on capital expenditure across transport, logistics, urban infrastructure, power and digital connectivity. Railways are expected to be another area of attention in Budget 2026. As part of the overall Budget, allocations for the sector are likely to focus on safety upgrades, capacity expansion and passenger amenities. In the wake of recent accidents, rail safety has emerged as a major concern, alongside long-standing passenger demands such as restoration of senior citizen concessions and the introduction of more modern trains.

Source: Economic Times February 01, 2026 09:40 UTC