East Central Railway (ECR) Pink Book
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Rail Budget for Bihar 2025-2025
Allocation of Railway Budget for Bihar for the year 2025-22, for building world-class rail infrastructure.
Railway Pink Book 2021-22 | Indian Railway Pink Book 2025-22
On Going Railway Projects
- 57 New Railway Line, Gauge Conversion and Doubling Projects Costing Rs. 74,880 Crore for 5,267 Kilo Meter
- Total Outlay 2025-22 is Rs. 5,150 Crore
- Total Budget allocation in 2025-22 is 355% more than the Average of 2009-14.
Note: Projects falling fully and partly in the state
Rail Budget for Jharkhand 2025-2025
Allocation of Railway Budget for Jharkhand for the year 2025-22, for building world-class rail infrastructure.
On Going Railway Projects
- 36 New Railway Line, Gauge Conversion and Doubling Projects Costing Rs. 43,957 Crore for 2,906 Kilo Meter
- Total Outlay 2025-22 is Rs. 4,079 Crore
- Total Budget allocation in 2025-22 is 793% more than the Average of 2009-14.
Note: Projects falling fully and partly in the state
Rail Budget for Madhya Pradesh 2025-2022
Allocation of Railway Budget for Madhya Pradesh for the year 2025-22, for building world-class rail infrastructure.
On Going Railway Projects
- 40 New Railway Line, Gauge Conversion and Doubling Projects Costing Rs. 86,336 Crore for 6,759 Kilo Meter
- Total Outlay 2025-22 is Rs. 7,700 Crore
- Total Budget allocation in 2025-22 is 1,118% more than the Average of 2009-14.
Note: Projects falling fully and partly in the state
Rail Budget for Uttar Pradesh 2025-2025
Allocation of Railway Budget for Uttar Pradesh for the year 2025-22, for building world-class rail infrastructure.
On Going Railway Projects
- 83 New Railway Line, Gauge Conversion and Doubling Projects Costing Rs. 96,697 Crore for 7,143 Kilo Meter
- Total Outlay 2025-22 is Rs. 12,696 Crore
- Total Budget allocation in 2025-22 is 1,045% more than the Average of 2009-14.
Note: Projects falling fully and partly in the state
Here’s an updated overview of the East Central Railway (ECR) Pink Book, along with its current status in 2025:
📘 1. What Is the ECR Pink Book?
- The Pink Book is a detailed annual publication listing capital works costing over ₹2.5 crore for each railway zone and production unit, featuring project titles, sanctioned costs, fund sources, timelines, and targets. ([turn0search7])
- The ECR Pink Book historically listed infrastructure projects under East Central Railway (zones—Danapur, Dhanbad, Sonpur, Samastipur, Mughalsarai), covering works like doubling, yard remodelling, bridges, station upgrades, and signalling. ([turn0search11]turn0search9])
📅 2. Availability & Access
- Latest publicly accessible version appears to be the 2025–22 ECR Pink Book, available via the IRCTC portal. It lists ongoing major works and budget allocations in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh regions within ECR. ([turn0search0])
- Pink Books for 2025–23, 2025–24, and 2025–25 have mostly not been formally released online, although they are prepared internally at Railway Board before budget announcements. ([turn0search3]turn0reddit15])
⚠ Why the Delay in Release?
- In March 2025, media and stakeholders flagged delays in publishing Pink Books for multiple zones, including ECR, after the Union Budget. Although zones were allocated funding, the project-level Pink Books were not released. This delay impacts transparency and project planning. ([turn0search3]turn0reddit15])
🛠️ 3. What ECR Projects Feature in the Pink Book
From earlier editions (e.g. 2025–19):
- Yard remodelling at Katihar to handle full-length goods trains.
- New goods terminal development at Old Krishnanagar (KRSL).
- Projects like loop-line installations, station remodelling, signalling upgrades in freight-heavy nodes such as Samastipur, Mughalsarai, and Sonnagar. ([turn0search11])
📊 4. Summary Table
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Zone | East Central Railway (to track doubling, yard works etc.) |
| Pink Book Contents | Capital works > ₹2.5 Cr for infrastructure, safety, etc. |
| Most recent fully published | FY 2025‑22 |
| Recent editions (2025‑25) | Prepared internally but not publicly released yet |
| Delay cause | Administrative lag in releasing detailed project breakdown after budget |
| Key projects include | Yard revamp, loop lines, terminals, signalling for freight |
✅ Next Steps & How You Can Access Info
If you’re searching for the 2025–26 ECR Pink Book:
- Check the Railway Board’s Finance / Budget directory, which often hosts PDFs zone-wise once released.
- You may also contact ECR Headquarters (Hajipur) or the Planning Directorate via official channels to request the ECR-specific document.
For ongoing project updates:
- Follow recent Railway Board visits, such as the July 2025 inspection by the Chairman at Patna, reviewing major works including suburban platforms and bridge projects under ECR. ([turn0news12])
- Parliamentary questions, RTI disclosures, and state-specific railway plans may disclose individual ECR fast-track projects.
🧠 Final Note
- The ECR Pink Book remains the authoritative source for ECR capital project schedules and budgets.
- While detailed documents for 2025–25 exist internally, they’re yet to be released, causing concerns over transparency. ([turn0search3]turn0reddit15])
- For now, the 2025–22 Pink Book offers the latest publicly accessible project matrix—later editions will be available once formally published.
Need help locating:
- The ECR Garantt/B-area capital works for FY 2025‑26,
- A station-wise breakdown for projects like doubling or platform upgrades in ECR zone,
- Or contact options to request the unpublished Pink Book via official RTI or zonal channels?
Let me know—I’d be happy to assist further!