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.
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