Union Budget 2026: What`s for Mumbai’s rail network
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Industry experts welcomed the allocation for railways, saying spending focus is likely to be on high-speed rail corridors, freight, infra and safety
Safety-led modernisation will significantly boost manufacturing, logistics efficiency and regional connectivity between metro cities including Mumbai
The announcement of seven high-speed rail corridors has been described as a major national connectivity initiative
Industry experts said these corridors will improve passenger mobility, reduce travel time and strengthen economic links between major cities
The expansion of high-speed and semi-high-speed services, including Vande Bharat trains, is expected to ease congestion on busy routes including Mumbai
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