Indian Railways hits 98 percent FY26 capex target as new corridors threaten flight dominance

Published on 11 May 2026

Mumbai to Pune could take just 28 minutes soon

Indian Railways says it has utilized 98 percent of its FY26 capex budget by February-end. With electrification and new high-speed corridors expanding, the government expects major travel-time cuts that could shift passengers away from flights. Announced timelines include Mumbai to Pune in about 28 minutes and Delhi to Varanasi in roughly 3 hours 50 minutes.

Indian Railways used 98% of FY26 capex by February-end
New high-speed corridors are set to cut travel times sharply
Routes like Mumbai Pune may take around 28 minutes
Delhi Varanasi travel time could drop to about 3 hours 50 minutes

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Indian Railways hits 98 percent FY26 capex target as new corridors threaten flight dominance

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