Jharkhand Secures Rs 7,536 Cr for Rail Infra Boost in Union Budget

• Jharkhand has been allocated Rs 7,536 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 for accelerating railway projects.
• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that a record Rs 63,470 crore worth of railway projects are currently underway in the state.
• The state is set to receive over 12 Vande Bharat trains and four Amrit Bharat trains, with plans for two more Amrit Bharat trains.
• One Amrit Bharat train has been approved for the Dhanbad-Coimbatore route and will commence operations soon.
• Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are being prepared for long-pending connectivity projects to significantly improve Jharkhand's railway network.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand receives substantial Union Budget allocation to significantly enhance its railway infrastructure and connectivity.