Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on 1 February, during a press conference at Rail Bhawan that the Ministry of Railways plans to introduce more Vande Bharat trains including Sleeper and Chair Car variants along with Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat services in the financial year 2026–27.
During the Press Conference, Ashwini Vishnaw also mentioned that manufacturing of these trains is advancing rapidly. He stated “Manufacturing of Vande Bharat sleeper and chair car trains, Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat trains, along with record induction of wagons, is progressing at an unprecedented pace,” as reported by The Indian Express. Furthermore, he mentioned that 17,000 coaches are currently under production.
On 1 February 2026, Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026. The total outlay for the railway ministry stands at ₹2,78,030 crore. In addition, capital expenditure has been set at ₹2,93,030 crore.
The Ministry of Railway mentioned “Backed by the substantial allocation of Rs. 2,78,000 crore in the Union Budget this year, Railways is focusing its spending on high-speed connectivity, freight and safety. A record capital expenditure of ₹2,93,030 crore has been planned for Indian Railways in Union Budget 2026–27. This is the highest-ever capex as well as allocation for Indian Railways,” .
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