Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the approval, sharing that the high-speed rail network will bring major cities much closer. The government has given the green light to the new Northern Bullet Train Corridor, a crucial infrastructure project that will drastically cut travel times across northern India. Under the proposed schedule, passengers will be able to travel from Delhi to Agra in just 59 minutes.
“The prime minister has approved the north corridor of the bullet train, which will change the lives of many,” Vaishnaw said while speaking before flagging off the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express services between Varanasi and New Delhi.
Vaishnaw also criticised the opposition party over the previous railway budget allocated to the state. “After Yogi Adityanath became the chief minister of UP, the budget has increased significantly; it has doubled, tripled, and then increased by 18 times. Today, UP is receiving a budget of Rs 20,000 crore,” the Union minister noted.
“The vision for the bullet train shared by the prime minister will greatly benefit the youth, the middle-income group, and artisans in small-scale industries. “The construction is progressing rapidly. Economic boost: As mentioned by the minister, the initiative is designed to benefit youth, local business owners, and middle-income commuters by making rapid transit more accessible.
People will remember Prime Minister Modi for the next 100 years for this initiative.
Make in India Focus: The minister said that the construction, ranging from pillars to girders, will be completely indigenous, relying heavily on local engineering and domestic workforce capabilities. It will be fully ‘Make in India’, built by the youth and welders of India,” Vaishnaw said. Apart from Vaishnaw, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that a plan has been prepared to operate a bullet train between Delhi and Varanasi. “This will allow the journey from Delhi to Varanasi to be covered in 3.5 hours – a mode of travel that will be simpler, more convenient, and more affordable than flying,” Adityanath said.
