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Indian Railways is planning a major expansion of high-speed rail connectivity, with seven proposed corridors expected to slash journey times between some of the country's biggest cities. The proposed routes include Delhi-Varanasi, Mumbai-Pune and Chennai-Bengaluru, with travel times projected to fall to less than four hours, 48 minutes and around 73 minutes, respectively. Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the corridors are intended to improve passenger mobility, connect economic centres and support regional development.
Indian Railways has expanded its modern train network with Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, but the two are designed for different passenger needs. Vande Bharat is positioned as a modern semi-high-speed train focused on air-conditioned and premium travel, while Amrit Bharat was introduced as a more affordable option for long-distance passengers, particularly those travelling in General and Sleeper Class.
Delhis first integrated double-decker Metro-flyover is nearing completion, with 88% of construction work on the 1.4-km Karawal Nagar project now finished. The structure, being developed in northeast Delhi, will combine a flyover and Metro corridor on the same structure between Yamuna Vihar and Bhajanpura Metro stations.
