Rail Budget 2026: Delhi-Varanasi, Varanasi-Siliguri High-Speed Corridors Announced for UP

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced new high-speed rail corridors in the Union Budget 2026-27, benefiting Uttar Pradesh.
• The Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor will drastically reduce travel time from the capital to Kashi.
• The Varanasi-Siliguri High-Speed Rail Corridor will connect Eastern UP directly with Northeast India.
• These projects aim to boost connectivity, investment, tourism, and create employment opportunities in UP and Eastern India.
• Improved logistics, reduced travel time, and easier access to tourist destinations like Kashi and Bodhgaya are key benefits.

Why It Matters: New high-speed rail corridors will transform connectivity, economy, and tourism in Uttar Pradesh and Eastern India.