New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- The Ministry of Railways has initiated measures to fast-track the implementation of seven new High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridors announced in the Union Budget 2026, signalling a major push towards next-generation passenger travel in India.

The proposed corridors include Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-Chennai, Chennai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi and Varanasi-Siliguri. These routes are envisioned as key growth connectors linking major economic, industrial and cultural centres across the country.

Following a high-level meeting at the Railway Board, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has been directed to take immediate action to ensure timely progress. As part of the roadma...