PM Modi Approves Delhi-Agra 59-Minute Bullet Train Corridor
· India · India Today, Times of India, NDTV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the northern bullet train corridor, shortening the Delhi to Agra journey to 59 minutes, as stated by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The proposed network will connect Delhi with Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, and extend towards Siliguri and Guwahati. Travel times include 1 hour 45 minutes to Kanpur, 2 hours 12 minutes to Lucknow, 1 hour 21 minutes to Varanasi, and 3 hours 33 minutes from Varanasi to Delhi. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will operate between Banaras and New Delhi with evening departures from both cities.
Why it matters
Millions of Indian travelers, including students, business owners, and patients seeking medical care, will benefit from significantly reduced travel times and improved connectivity across northern and eastern India.
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