As the date for announcing the upcoming Railways Budget is getting closer (July 23), investors are getting more curious about its impact on the railways sector. After all, Indian Railways is one of the most important components of the country’s overall infrastructure.
So when the FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents the budget on July 23, what should be your budget expectations? Given the recent unfortunate accident of Kanchanjunga Express, it is expected that the budget will focus a lot on passenger safety.
The government has also been facing severe criticism for overcrowding in general coaches. Therefore, the budget is likely to improve the capacity of the Railways, especially for the masses.
The government led by Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi has earlier also focused a lot on the railways. For example, the budgetary allocation for Indian Railways was the highest ever in 2023-24. Therefore, in Budget 2024, the government is likely to spend a lot on the Railways through capital expenditure.
Mr. Modi has already expressed his support for expanding the network of Vande Bharat trains. That said, the government will have to pay attention not only to Vande Bharat trains but to the rest of the network as well.
Meanwhile, it is already reported that Vande Bharat trains cannot be run at their maximum speed because the Railways has not replaced tracks on any route of such trains.
Hence, the government may have to allocate funds for this purpose as well. The government has earlier said that it wants the whole issue of waiting lists to end in 5-6 years. For that to happen, the government will have to invest a lot in the Railways.
In the context of the railway sector, the expectations from the upcoming budget are high. It appears that the government will allocate significant funds for the railways. Let’s see what happens on July 23. Read this blog, as we’ll explain what to expect from the Railways Budget and which stocks to watch out for. In line with our motto #BudgetSimpleHai, we’ll explain all the nuances related to the union budget and railway sector simply.
Introduction to Budget 2024's Focus on Railways
1.In light of the recent unfortunate train accident of Kanchanjunga Express, the budget is likely to focus on passenger safety.
2.To increase passenger safety, the budget may allocate funds for train protection systems and mechanisation of maintenance operations.
3.To stop overcrowding in general compartments, the budget may focus on improving the capacity.
4.The budget may allocate significant funds for expanding the network of Vande Bharat trains.
5.Considerable allocations are likely to increase the number of trains and coaches so that waiting lists end in the next few years.
6.The government is likely to allocate more funds for creating high-speed corridors and economic corridors. Such initiatives will give a boost to industries.