Synopsis: Indian Railways is investing over Rs. 14,000 crore in modern maintenance depots, advanced track infrastructure, and station redevelopment to improve safety, reliability, and passenger comfort nationwide.
Indian Railways is making major investments to strengthen its infrastructure and improve passenger services across the country. One key focus area is maintenance infrastructure for modern trains like Vande Bharat.
Indian Railways has planned to develop new maintenance depots and upgrade existing ones with advanced facilities, keeping in mind operational and maintenance needs. For this purpose, an investment of more than Rs. 14,000 crore has been planned across the railway network. These facilities will help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Vande Bharat train sets.
Along with this, Indian Railways is continuously modernising track infrastructure to improve safety and performance. Modern high-strength rails, stronger concrete sleepers, improved switches, long rail panels, and advanced welding technologies are being used. Mechanised track maintenance, use of modern machines, and digital monitoring systems help detect issues early and ensure better upkeep of railway tracks. These upgrades increase reliability, reduce maintenance needs, and enhance passenger safety.
Indian Railways is also focusing on station redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This initiative aims to improve passenger comfort by upgrading station buildings, waiting areas, toilets, platforms, foot overbridges, lifts, escalators, parking facilities, and passenger information systems. The scheme also promotes local products and provides better accessibility for Divyangjans, creating a more modern and passenger-friendly railway experience.
Here are stocks that benefit from the Indian Railways’ investment of Rs 14,000 crore for Vande Bharat trains
IRCON International Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 14,714.37 crore, the shares of IRCON International Limited were currently trading at Rs. 156.45 per equity share, down nearly 0.48 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 157.20.
IRCON International Limited was established in 1976 as a subsidiary of Indian Railways, and specializes in constructing railways, highways, bridges, metro projects, buildings, and electrical works across India and over 25 countries.
As of September 30, 2025, the company’s total order book stands at Rs. 23,865 crore. Of this, 75 percent (Rs. 17,952 crore) comes from Railways, 19 percent (Rs. 4,605 crore) from Highways, and the remaining 6 percent (Rs. 1,308 crore) from other sectors.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 5,138.70 crore, the shares of Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited were currently trading at Rs. 126.30 per equity share, rising nearly 0.28 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 125.95.
Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited is an engineering company engaged in manufacturing railway wagons, coaches, and locomotives, along with hydro-mechanical equipment and steel castings. It also undertakes rail EPC projects, including track laying, bridges, electrification, and signalling, serving Indian Railways and export markets.
As of 30th September 2025, Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited reported an order book of Rs. 6,367 crore, offering strong visibility for execution in the upcoming quarters.
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 10,691.08 crore, the shares of Titagarh Rail Systems Limited were currently trading at Rs. 793.85 per equity share, rising nearly 1.96 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 778.60.
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited is an engineering and manufacturing company engaged in producing railway wagons, passenger coaches, metro and semi-high-speed train coaches, and propulsion systems. The company also supplies freight rolling stock, urban transit solutions, and export products for Indian Railways and global markets.
As of September 30, 2025, Titagarh Rail Systems Limited reported an order book of around Rs. 28,403 crore. This comprised Rs. 10,955 crore from passenger rolling stock, Rs. 3,629 crore from freight rolling stock, and Rs. 493 crore from shipbuilding, highlighting a diversified business mix.
In addition, the company’s joint ventures accounted for a combined order share of Rs. 13,326 crore. This included Rs. 7,026 crore from the Vande Bharat project in partnership with BHEL and Rs. 6,300 crore from the wheelset joint venture with Ramakrishna Forgings.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
With a market capitalization of Rs. 65,188.15 crore, the shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited were currently trading at Rs. 312.65 per equity share, down nearly 0.41 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 313.95.
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is engaged in executing rail infrastructure projects like new lines, doubling, gauge conversion, electrification, metro systems, bridges, workshops, and station redevelopment for Indian Railways. It mobilizes financial resources, creates SPVs for turnkey projects, and expands into ports, solar, tunnels, and international works across India.
As of September 2025, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has a total order book of around Rs. 90,000 crore. Of this, approximately Rs. 43,000 crore comprises projects assigned directly by Indian Railways, while the remaining Rs. 46,000 crore comes from projects won through competitive bidding across various railway and infrastructure segments.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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