New Delhi, March 18 -- Indian Railways has attracted a total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflow of USD 942 million from 2014-15 to 2025-26 (upto December 2025), including under the automatic route, according to an official release. This move is part of efforts to strengthen railway infrastructure and enhance global competitiveness.

As per the Government's FDI Policy Circular dated October 15, 2020, as amended from time to time, 100% FDI is permitted under the automatic route in the Railway Infrastructure sector.

The permitted areas include construction, operation and maintenance of the suburban corridor projects through PPP, high speed train projects, dedicated freight lines, rolling stock including trainsets and locomotives/...