Budget 2026–27 high-speed rail push: Delhi to Varanasi in under 4 hours, Mumbai–Pune in 48 minutes, and more

Pictures show high-speed train from Dublin to UK with trains every five minutes

A top architect has unveiled an ambitious proposal for a raised high-speed rail network connecting Dublin and Belfast with seven UK cities including Manchester, Liverpool and Edinburgh

Budget 2026–27 high-speed rail push: Delhi to Varanasi in under 4 hours, Mumbai–Pune in 48 minutes, and more

Union Budget 2026-27 significantly boosts Indian Railways, prioritizing passenger-centric modernization, safety, and regional connectivity. Record allocations will drive high-speed corridors like Delhi-Varanasi and Chennai-Bengaluru, drastically cutting travel times. This ambitious plan aims to enhance economic growth, tourism, and integration across the nation, from the Himalayas to the South.