India is planning an ambitious high-speed rail corridor between Chennai and Bengaluru that could reduce the travel time between the two major South Indian cities to approximately 1 hour 13 minutes, a dramatic improvement over current rail and road journeys that take several hours. This project is a flagship part of a broader national infrastructure push outlined in the Union Budget 2026–27, aimed at transforming inter-city travel across the country. The High-Speed Rail Corridor: Route and Speed The proposed corridor spans about 306 kilometres and will be developed by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). Trains on this route are expected to run at maximum speeds up to 350 km/h, with average operational speeds around 250 km/h — enabling the rapid 73-minute journey once the system is operational. To minimise disruption and optimise alignment, a final alignment survey has already been completed. The chosen route connects key urban hubs and emerging centres across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, providing efficient inter-state connectivity. Underground Sections and Urban Integration A unique feature of this high-speed project is the inclusion of underground sections and stations in Bengaluru. Two underground stations are planned — at Byappanahalli and Whitefield — to seamlessly… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
