CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: Delhi-Varanasi bullet train journey planned in 3.30 hours, with stops in Ayodhya and Lucknow
The proposed bullet train corridor between Delhi and Varanasi could give a new direction to rail connectivity in north India. Under the project, the journey from Delhi to Varanasi is said to be planned for completion in about three hours and 30 minutes. Lucknow and Ayodhya have also been included in the proposed route, enabling the development of high-speed transport facilities between these major cities.
According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, connectivity will be developed on the proposed corridor from Delhi to Varanasi via Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow and Ayodhya. There is also a plan to extend this network further to Patna, Siliguri and Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Northern Corridor. The railway minister has stated the estimated travel time between Delhi and Varanasi as 3 hours and 33 minutes. In addition, the Delhi-Lucknow journey is estimated to take about 2 hours and 12 minutes, while travel from Varanasi to Patna is expected to be completed in around one hour. These timings are expected to benefit passengers, businesspeople and tourists.
The project could improve connectivity between major religious, industrial and educational cities of Uttar Pradesh. Easier access to religious tourism centres such as Ayodhya and Varanasi is also likely to boost tourism activity. However, further information is still awaited on the detailed construction schedule, cost and start date of work on the project. The proposed travel timings and route will be clarified further according to the final project details.
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