Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 4 Jun 2026
“We will expand the railway network to increase capacity for passenger as well as cargo transportation. We have constructed 31,000 km railway tracks in the last ten years. We are now adding 5000+ km of new tracks every year and will continue to add new tracks at this pace for the next few years.”
Network expansion continues at a high pace: in the April-November 2025 period alone over 900 km of new lines were opened and about 7,051 km of track renewal was completed, alongside Dedicated Freight Corridors handling 400+ trains daily, with capital expenditure of about Rs 2.52 lakh crore for railways in 2025-26. The annual pace of new commissioning supports the 5,000+ km/year ambition, though year-to-year figures vary. The pledge is being actively delivered. Partial.
Railways report ~900 km of new lines opened and ~7,051 km of track renewal in Apr-Nov 2025 (Year End Review 2025).
View sourceWe will partner with neighbouring countries to strategically manage the Himalayan rivers. Our focus will be on holistic measures to mitigate the devastating effects of floods and harnessing hydroelectric power to generate affordable electricity.
We will continue to strengthen Bharat’s coastline by developing a resilient infrastructure, and prepare a master plan keeping in mind the special needs of coastal areas and ensuring all facilities.
We will transform our islands into premier global tourism destinations by developing world-class beach resorts, marine adventure activities, and robust coastal infrastructure, while preserving local ecosystems and promoting sustainable tourism.
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