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How much amount has been pegged of the Railways Capital Expenditure for the year 2018-19?
A
Rs. 2, 57, 123 crore
B
Rs. 1, 48, 528 crore
C
Rs. 4, 62, 231 crore
D
Rs. 6, 72, 732 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Outlay: The total proposed capital outlay (or capital expenditure) for 2018-19 is Rs 1, 48, 528 crore which is a 24% increase from the 2017-18 revised estimates (Rs 1, 20, 000 crore). Revenue: Railways’ revenue for 2018-19 is estimated at Rs 2, 01, 090 crore which is a 7% increase from the revised estimates of 2017-18.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Railways is set to get a capital expenditure push of Rs 2.45 lakh crore in the financial year 2022-23, 14 percent higher than the budgeted capital expenditure of Rs 2.15 lakh crore for the current financial year.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Railways is targeting an operating ratio of 98.45 per cent for the fiscal year, compared to a revised ratio of 98.22 per cent in FY23. Indian Railways is set to see a record capital expenditure (capex) of Rs 2.6 trillion in fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24).

Detailed explanation-4: -The railways was allocated Rs 1.4 trillion in the Union Budget 2022-23, of which Rs 1.37 trillion is earmarked for capital expenditure and Rs 3, 267 crore for revenue expenditure.

Detailed explanation-5: -Budget 2023 | Railways Gets Highest-Ever Capex Of Rs 2.40 Lakh Crore, Up 75%

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