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Budget proposes high-speed rail links to Bengaluru; rail activists flag lack of clarity

February 1, 2026

The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed seven new high-speed rail corridors aimed at enhancing connectivity across major cities, including two routes from Chennai to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the need for environmentally sustainable passenger systems, signaling a significant step towards modernizing India's rail infrastructure.

Budget proposes high-speed rail links to Bengaluru; rail activists flag lack of clarity

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Key Highlights

Seven new high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget 2026–27.
Corridors include routes from Chennai to Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Project to be executed by National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).
Aim to promote environmentally sustainable passenger rail systems.
Mumbai to Ahmedabad bullet train operation expected in a few years.

Karnataka Chennai

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Budget proposes high-speed rail links to Bengaluru; rail activists flag lack of clarity

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