Railway Budget 2026: Check state-wise allocation – which state tops the list?

Railway Budget 2026 State-Wise Allocation: The Ministry of Railways has been allotted its highest-ever budgetary outlay in the Union Budget 2026-27 of Rs 2,78,030 crore.

Railway Budget 2026 Highlights: State-wise allocation (Image generated using AI)Railway Budget 2026 Highlights: State-wise allocation (Image generated using AI)

Railway Budget 2026-27, Railway Budget 2026 State-Wise Allocation: The Ministry of Railways has been allotted its highest-ever budgetary outlay in the Union Budget 2026-27 of Rs 2,78,030 crore. In comparison, the national transporter received a capital allocation of Rs 2.65 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2025-26.

It also received a record capital expenditure (capex) of Rs 2,93,030 crore in Union Budget 2026–27. The national transporter is focusing its spending on high-speed connectivity, freight and safety.

New High-speed rail corridors in India

Union Budget 2026 has focused on the development of seven high-speed rail corridors in the country. These are: Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Bangalore, Hyderabad-Chennai, Chennai-Bangalore, Delhi-Varanasi, and Varanasi-Siliguri.

On Sunday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the projects are expected to attract investments of around Rs 16 lakh crore. “The seven high-speed corridors span nearly 4,000 kms and are expected to attract investments of approximately Rs 16 lakh crore,” Vaishnaw said.

Railway Budget allocation 2026 state-wise: Full list

Railway Budget Allocation FY 2026-27: State-wise

State Budget Allocation FY 2026-27 (Rs in Crore)
Andhra Pradesh 10,134
Assam & NE Region 11,486
Bihar 10,379
Chhattisgarh 7,470
Delhi 2,711
Goa 515
Gujarat 17,366
Haryana 3,566
Himachal Pradesh 2,911
Jammu & Kashmir 1,086
Jharkhand 7,536
Karnataka 7,748
Kerala 3,795
Madhya Pradesh 15,188
Maharashtra 23,926
Odisha 10,928
Punjab 5,673
Rajasthan 10,228
Tamil Nadu 7,611
Telangana 5,454
Uttarakhand 4,769
Uttar Pradesh 20,012
West Bengal 14,205
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Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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