Budget proposes new high-speed rail corridors linking cities

The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed the development of seven high-speed rail corridors to improve connectivity between major Indian cities, officials said.

The proposed corridors include routes such as Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Chennai, and Delhi–Varanasi, among others.

Officials said the high-speed rail network is intended to support faster inter-city travel, promote economic activity, and strengthen transport infrastructure between urban centres.

The proposals form part of long-term plans to modernise rail infrastructure and enhance connectivity across cities.