India is preparing a major railway infrastructure push worth nearly ₹45,000 crore ($4.7 billion) to upgrade connectivity along its borders with China, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The investment is expected to be rolled out over the next 18–24 months and will focus on building new railway lines, platforms and strengthening existing networks in strategically important border states.
The proposed upgrades will span Punjab, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam and several northeastern states. The border-focused programme is estimated to account for around 22% of the country’s planned railway infrastructure spending over the next two years.
The initiative aims to improve civilian connectivity while enhancing military logistics and supply-chain resilience in sensitive frontier regions. The expanded rail network is expected to support faster troop movement, boost regional development and reinforce India’s long-term border infrastructure strategy
