Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has got a substantial budgetary allocation for the year 2021-22, said SCR general manager Gajanan Mallya, on Wednesday while speaking to the media.
Earmarking a major portion for important infrastructure projects and upgrades, the budget has sanctioned Rs 7,222 crore for 2021-22, a marginal rise from Rs 7,024 crore from last year.
These funds will be majorly used for project works like doubling the tracks, creating a third line and bypass line works. The total budgetary provision for new lines is Rs 4,238 crore and the budgetary grant for electrification works is Rs 2,195 crore. The budget provides Rs 617 crore for capital, deposit and extra budgetary resources, and makes a provision of Rs 173 crore for traffic facilities.
For safety-related works, SCR has set aside Rs 672 crore for road safety works (level crossings, bridges, and ROB/RUB) for the coming year. It will provide Rs 374 crore for construction of road over/under…