New Delhi, April 12 -- The Ministry of Railways on Sunday said it has sanctioned 100 railway projects in FY 2025-26 with a total investment of Rs 1.53 lakh crore, marking a sharp rise in spending and expansion as part of its infrastructure push.

According to the Ministry of Railways, this includes a record expansion of over 6,000 kilometers, reflecting a significant jump compared to the previous year.

"A total investment of Rs 1.53 lakh crore has been committed across these projects, covering more than 6,000 kilometres of railway network. This marks a historic milestone in railway expansion," the ministry said in its release.

The ministry highlighted that the scale of approvals and spending has increased substantially year-on-year. "Co...