Industry leaders anticipate significant railway sector announcements in Budget 2025-26, focusing on freight speed enhancement, advanced electric locomotives, and wagon procurement. With a 3 lakh long-term wagon plan underway, hopes are high for a repeat of 2022’s 1.2 lakh wagon orders, which would push logistics share to 45%. Expanding dedicated freight corridors and modernization projects could boost sectors such as steel, mining, and cement. A 10-20% rise in railway allocation is expected.
