IRCON, RITES , BEML , RVNL , RAILTEL ; INDIA APPROVES DELHI–GUWAHATI BULLET TRAIN CORRIDOR VIA SILIGURI

• Project Approval: PM Narendra Modi approved the proposed Northern Bullet Train Corridor connecting Delhi to Guwahati via Siliguri • Corridor Length: Approximately 1,500 km, connecting major cities across northern and eastern India • Travel Time: Delhi–Siliguri journey expected to reduce from around 20 hours to just 6 hours • Key Stations: Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, Siliguri and Guwahati • Delhi–Guwahati Connectivity: Proposed high-speed corridor could reduce journey time to under 8 hours • Ticket Pricing: Railway Minister indicated fares would be economical and significantly lower than airfares • Infrastructure Development: Project aims to improve connectivity across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam • Economic Opportunities: Expected to support regional industries, tourism, employment and local businesses • Project Status: Construction timeline, investment outlay and contract awards have not yet been specified

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