India Unveils High-Speed Rail Travel Times: Major Corridors to Transform Connectivity

The Union Budget 2026–27 has announced seven high-speed rail corridors, dramatically reducing travel times between key Indian cities. Routes include Mumbai–Pune (90 minutes), Chennai–Bengaluru (1 hr 13 min), Bengaluru–Hyderabad (2 hrs), Chennai–Hyderabad (2 hrs 55 min), Delhi–Varanasi, and Varanasi–Siliguri. Backed by ₹2.78 lakh crore investment, the initiative aims to boost sustainable mobility and economic integration.