Indian Railways Industry

The government announced 5,000 km of Metro rail network by 2047 in 100 cities.

Advantage India

Growing
Demand

* India is projected to account for 40% of the total global share of rail activity by 2050.

*The government announced 5,000 km of Metro rail network by 2047 in 100 cities.

* Passenger volume on Indian Railways grew 6 % in FY25 to over 7 billion passengers, with revenue rising nearly 50 % to Rs. 75,215 crore (US$ 8.7 billion), boosted by Vande Bharat trains and higher chair car earnings.

Attractive
Opportunities

* Indian Railways, as of 2025, has expanded 35,000 km of track, produces 30,000 wagons and 1,500 locomotives annually, increased freight share to 29 %, cut accidents by 80 %, and plans 1,000 new trains and bullet train operations by 2027.

Higher
Investments

* Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in railway-related components stood at Rs. 9,163 crore (US$ 1.43 billion) for April 2000- March 2025.

* Revenue of Indian railway sector companies is expected to grow 5 % in FY26, with operating margins around 12 %, supported by government capital outlay of Rs. 2,52,000 crore (US$ 29.41 billion) and a strong order book-to-income ratio of 2.77.

Policy
Support

* Government has allowed 100% FDI in the railway sector.

* From July 2025, Tatkal bookings now Aadhaar-authenticated with OTP verification, revised fares, early charts, and agent restrictions, improving convenience and transparency.

*From November 1, 2024, Indian Railways reduced the advance reservation period from 120 to 60 days.

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Last updated: Oct, 2025

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

The Delhi Metro has been instrumental in ushering in a new era in the sphere of mass urban transportation in India. The swanky and modern Metro system introduced comfortable, air-conditioned, and eco-friendly services for the first time in India and completely revolutionized the mass transportation scenario not only in the National Capital Region but the entire country.

Having constructed a massive network of 394 Km with 289 stations in record time, the DMRC stands out as a shining example of how a mammoth technically complex infrastructure project can be completed before time and within budgeted cost by a government agency.

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IRCON International Limited

IRCON International Limited, a government company incorporated by the Central Government (Ministry of Railways) under the Companies Act, 1956, on April 28, 1976, is the leading turnkey construction company in the public sector known for its quality, commitment and consistency in terms of performance. IRCON has widespread operations spread across several states in India as well as in other countries (Malaysia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, UK, Algeria, and Sri Lanka).

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Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL)

The Hyderabad Metro Rail Project is the world's largest Public Private Partnership Project (PPP) in the metro sector. The metro network will cover a total distance of around 72 Km across three corridors, transporting Hyderabad to the future. The project brings together 'best in class' resources and technology in every aspect of the project - Stations, Station Planning, Rolling Stock, Track Work, Depots, AFC, Power Supply, Traction and SCADA System, Signalling and Train Control System, Telecom System, MEP. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 14,132 crores (US$ 2.01 billion).

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