Bullet train corridor for North India approved by Prime Minister Modi

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the northern corridor of the bullet train project. This project is expected to transform the lives of many people. According to a report by The Economic Times, the Railway Minister has shared the details of the proposed travel time for the northern corridor of India's bullet train network, which includes completing the journey between Delhi and Varanasi in 3 hours 33 minutes. According to a report by Business Standard, Vaishnaw stated that the vision given by the Prime Minister for the bullet train will greatly benefit the youth, middle-income group, and artisans of small-scale industries. He further added that people will remember Prime Minister Modi for the next 100 years for this initiative.

Giving detailed information about the route of this northern corridor of the bullet train priority, Vaishnaw stated that this route will connect Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, Siliguri, and Guwahati. Due to this new route, there will be a significant reduction in travel time. According to a report by Business Standard, the journey from Delhi to Agra will be completed in just 59 minutes, while reaching Kanpur from Delhi will take 1 hour 45 minutes. The journey from Delhi to Lucknow will take 2 hours 12 minutes. Moreover, the travel between Lucknow and Varanasi can be done in 1 hour 21 minutes. According to a report by The Economic Times, the travel time from Varanasi to Delhi will be 3 hours 35 minutes.

Speaking about the construction of the bullet train project, the Railway Minister emphasized that the concept of this project will be based on 'Make in India'. He said that the manufacturing work of the bullet train, which includes all parts from pillars to girders, will be done entirely in India. Vaishnaw stated, "Construction work is progressing rapidly. It will be completely 'Make in India', made by India's youth power and welders."

On this occasion, while flagging off the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express services between Varanasi and New Delhi, Vaishnaw also highlighted the role of Vande Bharat sleeper trains in improving overnight connectivity. According to a report by The Economic Times, he also shared information about plans to develop Kashi railway station as a major transport hub. In this way, the target is to further strengthen the railway network of North India through the bullet train project and Vande Bharat sleeper services.