NE BUSINESS BUREAU
CHENNAI, FEB 1
Tamil Nadu has received the lion’s share of Rs 6,331 crore in the total budgetary outlay for the Southern Railways, said Minister of State for Railways, Communications, Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw. He also announced that this is 7 times the average outlay of Rs.879 Crores in 2009-2014.
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Budget Outlay for Tamil Nadu
#TamilNadu Sees Increased #Budget Allocation
The 2024-25 budget allocates ₹6331 crores to Tamil Nadu, exceeding the average of 2009-14 by 7 times
This significant investment aims to modernize tracks, infrastructure, and services across the state#Budget2024 #SouthernRailway pic.twitter.com/6CiRxGtYbM
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) February 1, 2024
The Minister stated that a record allocation of Rs.6,331 Crores has been allocated for the state of Tamil Nadu for FY 2024-25 which is 7 times the average outlay of Rs.879 Crores in 2009-2014. The Minister added that 77 railway stations in Tamil Nadu are being redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
654 flyovers/Under passses, 116 Foot Over Bridges have been commissioned in Tamil Nadu in the last 10 years and 213 One Station One Product Stalls have been provided at various railway stations in the state, the Minister added. 98% of the rail network in the state of Tamil Nadu has already been electrified, the Minister mentioned.
Budget Outlay for Kerala
₹2744 Crore Boost for Kerala
The 2024-25 budget allocates ₹2744 crores to Kerala, exceeding the average of 2009-14 by 7 times.
This investment aims to modernize infrastructure and improve connectivity across the state.#Budget2024 #Kerala #SouthernRailway pic.twitter.com/ltni2bKHc4
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) February 1, 2024
For the state of Kerala, the Minister stated that a record allocation of Rs 2,744 Crores has been made which is 7 times more than the average outlay of Rs 372 Crores in 2009-2014.
In Kerala, 92 flyovers/Underpassses, 34 Foot Over Bridges, 48 lifts have been commissioned and 440 OSOP stalls have been provided in the last 10 years, the Minister cited. Further, 35 stations are being redeveloped in the state of Kerala under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Speed enhancement works are in progress and the track renewal works are in progress to equip the sections in Kerala to handle semi-high speed trains.
RN Singh, General Manager, Southern Railway briefed media persons about the budget outlay for Southern Railway and interacted with the press. In the meeting, Kaushal Kishore, Additional General Manager, the Principal Heads of Departments and DRMs of all the six divisions participated.
Total budget outlay break-ups
| Sl. No. | Plan heads | Budget outlay for FY 2024-25
(In Rs. Cr) |
| 1 | New Lines | 976.1202 |
| 2 | Gauge Conversion | 413.01 |
| 3 | Doubling | 2214.4005 |
| 4 | Traffic Facilities | 78.4582 |
| 5 | Computerisation | 14.1065 |
| 6. | Rolling stock | 73.8253 |
| 7. | Leased assets-Payment of capital | 1105.86 |
| 8. | Road Safety Works-Level Crossings | 63.9999 |
| 9. | RSW/ROB/RUB | 545.101 |
| 10. | Track Renewal | 1240.00 |
| 11 | Bridge works, Tunnel works and approaches | 112.6137 |
| 12. | Signalling & Telecommunication | 510.40 |
| 13. | Electrification Projects | 111.1250 |
| 14. | Other Elec Works incl. TRD | 76.0998 |
| 15. | Machinery & Plant | 28.7889 |
| 16 | Workshops and Sheds | 204.00 |
| 17 | Staff Welfare | 70.5812 |
| 18 | Customer Amenities | 1386.3507 |
| 19 | Other Specified Works | 81.147 |
| 20. | Training/HRD | 3.5203 |
| 21. | Stores Suspense | 1144.0243 |
| 22. | Manufacture Suspense | 1720.0884 |
| 23. | Misc. advances | 2.00 |
| Total | 12173.8209 |
