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Delhi-Kanpur Bullet Train: PM Modi Clears North Corridor, Cuts Travel Time to 1h 45m
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 11:51 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the northern corridor of the bullet train project, enabling travel from Delhi to Kanpur in just 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the final nod to the northern corridor of the high-speed rail project, marking a significant milestone in India's infrastructure development. The approval paves the way for the construction of the bullet train line connecting major cities in the northern region.
According to details provided by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the new high-speed rail link will drastically reduce travel times between key destinations. Specifically, passengers will be able to travel from Delhi to Kanpur in just 1 hour and 45 minutes, a substantial improvement over current rail and road travel durations.
The project aims to boost connectivity and economic activity in the region by providing a faster, more efficient mode of transport. The clearance of this corridor is a crucial step towards realizing the vision of a nationwide high-speed rail network in India.
According to details provided by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the new high-speed rail link will drastically reduce travel times between key destinations. Specifically, passengers will be able to travel from Delhi to Kanpur in just 1 hour and 45 minutes, a substantial improvement over current rail and road travel durations.
The project aims to boost connectivity and economic activity in the region by providing a faster, more efficient mode of transport. The clearance of this corridor is a crucial step towards realizing the vision of a nationwide high-speed rail network in India.