Delhi to Kanpur in 1 Hour 45 Minutes: PM Modi Clears North Corridor of Bullet Train Project
The corridor would give Uttar Pradesh its first high-speed rail service and cut Delhi-Varanasi travel to 3.5 hours, officials said.
- On Saturday, Railway Minister Ashwinin Vaishnaw announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Northern Bullet Train Corridor, marking a major expansion of India's high-speed rail network.
- Vaishnaw emphasized that the project aims to serve middle-class families, youth, and MSME sectors, with bullet train fares kept lower than airfares to ensure broad accessibility.
- The high-speed service will reduce travel time between Delhi and Varanasi to 3.5 hours, with journeys to Agra taking 59 minutes and to Prayagraj 33 minutes, Vaishnaw stated.
- Vaishnaw recently inspected construction of the Namo Bridge across the River Ganga in Varanasi, a 2.5 km project costing Rs 2,657 crore targeted for 2029 completion.
- Once finished, the Namo Bridge will feature six-lane road and four railway tracks, strengthening access to Kashi Railway Station and enabling operation of more than 100 additional trains.
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Delhi-Varanasi in 3.5 hrs as north bullet train corridor gets PM nod
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval of the north corridor of the bullet train project by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting its 'Make in India' aspect and potential to transform lives. The corridor will connect major cities from Delhi to Guwahati, significantly reducing travel times. Vaishnaw also launched new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and MEMU services in Varanasi, while criticising previous governments' railway …
Delhi to Agra in 59 minutes: PM Narendra Modi approves north bullet train corridor connecting Lucknow, Varanasi, Guwahati
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval for the north corridor of the bullet train project. The construction will focus on the 'Make in India' initiative, supporting local workers and industries. This project aims to connect major cities, enhancing connectivity across several states in India. Travel times from Delhi to various destinations will be significantly reduced with the new services.
Work on the country's second bullet train is also set to begin soon, as PM Modi has approved the Delhi-Varanasi-Guwahati bullet train corridor. This will allow you to travel from Delhi to Varanasi in just 3.33 hours.
Delhi to Varanasi in just 3.5 hours as Centre approves UP's first bullet train with affordable fares
The Centre has approved the Northern Bullet Train Corridor, paving the way for Uttar Pradesh's first bullet train and potentially reducing travel time between Delhi and Varanasi to just 3.5 hours. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the proposed fare would be lower than airfares.
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