7 New Bullet Train Corridors Announced: Mumbai-Pune in 48 Mins, Bengaluru-Hyderabad in 2 Hrs

• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven new high-speed rail corridors in the 2026-27 Union Budget.
• These corridors, spanning 4,000 km with a 16 lakh crore rupees investment, aim to boost connectivity and reduce travel times significantly.
• Key routes include Mumbai-Pune (48 mins), Chennai-Bengaluru (1 hr 13 mins), and Bengaluru-Hyderabad (2 hrs).
• Rail corridors are dedicated high-speed tracks with advanced signaling and no level crossings, designed for maximum efficiency.
• These passenger corridors will accelerate regional growth, reduce logistics costs, and alleviate road congestion.

Why It Matters: India to get 7 new high-speed rail corridors, drastically cutting travel times between major cities.