Indian Railways is looking to attract ₹35,800 crore (₹358 billion) in private investment through a revamped public-private partnership (PPP) model for infrastructure development.
As part of the proposed reforms, the Railways plans to offer 50-year concession periods, significantly longer than the current 20–35 year range, to ensure better returns and reduce financial uncertainty for investors.
A key highlight of the new framework is that Indian Railways will take over the entire responsibility for land acquisition, including costs, addressing a major bottleneck that has delayed projects in the past.
The national transporter has already identified around 15 projects to be rolled out under this model by 2028, covering areas such as new rail lines, track expansion, and station redevelopment.
The move is aimed at reviving private sector interest, accelerating project execution, and supporting India’s broader infrastructure growth strategy, as Railways looks to modernise and expand capacity.
