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7 new bullet train corridors approved: Centre steps up high-speed rail expansion
Published 20 June 2026 ยท local
India is set to revolutionize its rail network with the approval of seven new bullet train corridors, promising significantly reduced travel times between major cities
India is set to revolutionize its rail network with the approval of seven new bullet train corridors, promising significantly reduced travel times between major cities. Key routes like Mumbai-Ahmedabad will see journeys slashed to under two hours, while Bengaluru-Chennai will take just over an hour. This ambitious expansion, including the Delhi-Varanasi-Patna corridor, aims to boost connectivity and usher in an era of unprecedented railway development across the nation.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 3:54 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 4:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India is set to revolutionize its rail network with the approval of seven new bullet train corridors, promising significantly reduced travel times between major cities.
Key routes like Mumbai-Ahmedabad will see journeys slashed to under two hours, while Bengaluru-Chennai will take just over an hour.
This ambitious expansion, including the Delhi-Varanasi-Patna corridor, aims to boost connectivity and usher in an era of unprecedented railway development across the nation.