Budget 2026: Hyderabad Gets 3 High-Speed Rail Corridors; 7 National Routes Announced

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced three high-speed railway corridors for Hyderabad in the Union Budget 2026.
• Seven high-speed rail corridors were proposed nationally to connect major cities and economic centers, promoting environmentally friendly travel.
• The routes include Pune to Hyderabad, Hyderabad to Bengaluru, and Hyderabad to Chennai, among others like Mumbai to Pune and Delhi to Varanasi.
• High-speed rail corridors are dedicated tracks for trains traveling at 250-350 km/h, significantly reducing travel time and pollution.
• These fully electric systems use advanced technology, are built on pillars to minimize land use, and aim to boost economic ties and create jobs.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 allocates three high-speed rail corridors to Hyderabad, part of a larger plan for seven national routes.