Indian Railways spent over 80% of total GBS outlays in the first three quarter of FY26

Ministry of Railways has said that Indian Railways has maintained a strong trend in the utilisation of allocated Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) outlays for 2025-26. During the first three quarte₹of FY 2025-26, Indian Railways has spent 80.54%, i.e., ₹2,03,138 crore of the total GBS allocation of ₹2,52,200 crore. This represents a 6.54% increase in GBS utilisation as compared to the corresponding period in the previous financial year.

According to the ministry, 84% of the allocated funds have been utilised in the category of safety-related works. Also, out of ₹1,09,238 crore allocated for capacity augmentation, ₹76,048 crore has been spent. Customer amenities have seen 80% utilisation, with expenditure amounting to ₹9,575 crore till December 2025. The expenditure during this period has primarily focused on safety measures, capacity enhancement, infrastructure modernisation, and passenger amenities.

Outlining the results of consistent capital expenditure (Capex) over the last decade, the ministry said these efforts have resulted in a range of initiatives, including the introduction of 164 Vande Bharat train services, 30 Amrit Bharat train services, the implementation of the Kavach automatic train protection system, over 99% electrification of the broad-gauge network, and extensive works covering new lines, gauge conversion, track doubling, traffic facilities, investments in PSUs, and metropolitan transport systems.

It noted that these initiatives have significantly improved speed, safety, and passenger comfort, while keeping rail travel affordable. With the Vande Bharat Sleeper train set for inauguration shortly, Indian Railways is poised to transform long-distance rail travel. Overall expenditure trends indicate that the Ministry of Railways’ GBS expenditure plan is on track, with infrastructural works being executed expeditiously. It also suggest that the targets for FY 2025-26 are likely to be fully achieved.