Himachal gets ₹2,911cr for railway expansion in Union Budget
India
Himachal Pradesh is getting ₹2,911 crore from the Union Budget to expand and upgrade its railway network—a big jump from earlier years.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says this will make travel safer and smoother for everyone in the state.
Ongoing railway projects here now total ₹17,711 crore
Ongoing railway projects here now total ₹17,711 crore, with work on new lines, modern stations, and better safety.
Four stations are being revamped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme; upgrades at Baijnath-Paprola and Amb Andaura are already done.
The entire state's rail network is now fully electrified, 26 new flyovers and underpasses have been built for safety, and Vande Bharat Express trains will soon be running to improve passenger experience even more.