India, Aug. 7 -- Railways have long been the lifeline of Punjab, connecting its farms to markets, industries to supply chains and millions of pilgrims and travellers to destinations of national importance. As mobility demands continue to grow, Indian Railways is responding with one of the most comprehensive infrastructure development programmes the state has witnessed in recent decades.

Through new rail corridors, modern station redevelopment and network augmentation, Punjab is steadily building a railway system that is faster, more efficient and better equipped to meet the aspirations of a rapidly growing economy.

The scale of investment reflects this renewed focus. The annual average railway budget allocation for Punjab has increased ...