Railways Budget 2026: 500+ Trains Zooming, Vande Bharat Sleepers & Amrit Bharat Boost

• Union Budget 2026-27 is expected to allocate around Rs 2.8 lakh crore to Indian Railways, focusing on faster project completion and improved execution rather than new announcements.
• Under TAG 2026, Indian Railways already sped up 549 trains, including Rajdhani and Shatabdi, saving passengers 30 to 60 minutes on many routes through track doubling and better signaling.
• New Vande Bharat sleeper trains launched in January promise overnight comfort and speeds up to 160 kmph, with 300-400 units expected, while Amrit Bharat trains will cater to budget travelers on new routes.
• Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains are set for further speed enhancements and punctuality improvements, supported by Kavach safety systems and upgraded tracks.
• Major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru have already seen daily commute improvements, and the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is 55% complete, targeting a 2027 operational section.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 aims for a rail reset with faster trains, better execution, and enhanced passenger experience.