Mumbai-Pune in 48 Mins: High-Speed Rail Projects to Revolutionize Travel

• Seven new high-speed train projects announced in the Union Budget, including Mumbai-Pune and Pune-Hyderabad routes.
• The Mumbai-Pune route aims to drastically reduce travel time between the two major cities.
• Pune will serve as a major hub in this new high-speed rail network, connecting to South India.
• The projects are being developed by the 'National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited' (NHSRCL).
• The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is progressing, with the Vapi-Sabarmati section targeted for completion by December 2027.

Why It Matters: New high-speed rail projects, including Mumbai-Pune, promise faster, international-standard travel across India.