Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri Bullet Train: Travel Time Cut to Under 3 Hours

• Bihar to join India's high-speed rail network with a new bullet train corridor.
• The proposed Varanasi-Siliguri high-speed rail line will pass through Patna, significantly reducing travel time.
• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the project, highlighting its potential as a 'game-changer' for Bihar and eastern India.
• The corridor aims to cut the current 14-18 hour journey between Varanasi and Siliguri to less than three hours, with speeds up to 350 km/h.
• Beyond travel, the project is expected to boost trade, business, tourism, education, and healthcare in the region.

Why It Matters: Bihar will soon get its first bullet train, connecting Varanasi to Siliguri via Patna, drastically cutting travel time.