Haryana: The speed of trains between Delhi and Ambala will be increased from 160 kmph to 200 kmph and those between Ambala and Ludhiana from 110 kmph to 130 kmph.
J-K: Connectivity is to get a major boost as Rs 1,93,000 crore and Rs39,000 crore have been earmarked for the network expansion.
Punjab: The Budget is a people-friendly, development-oriented and visionary initiative towards strengthening the national transport system. The decision to involve states to make the Railways the backbone of the national connectivity will usher in a new era of federalism. — Parkash Singh Badal, Punjab CM
Himachal Pradesh: It is unfortunate that despite the state's repeated requests for extension of rail lines, no announcement was made. — Virbhadra Singh, HP CM
Haryana: Haryana will benefit from the proposal to eliminate 3,438 unmanned level crossings across the country. — Manohar Lal Khattar, haryana cm