Railway Budget 2026 Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her 9th consecutive Union Budget in the Parliament on February 1, 2026. Railway Budget 2026 Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address her 9th consecutive Union Budget in Lok Sabha on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Indian Railways introduced high-speed Vande Bharat sleeper train service earlier this year, capable of achieving 160 kmph speed and offering world-class comforts. In the upcoming budget, several Vande Bharat sleeper trains are expected to be announced. Not only Vande Bharat sleeper trains but Amrit Bharat, which have locomotives on both ends to enhance speed and offer sleeper and general coaches, are expected to come up with AC coaches.

Source: dna February 01, 2026 09:01 UTC