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The Bengaluru-Hyderabad Bullet Train project is moving forward with officials preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR), expected to be submitted by March 2026. This high-speed rail project aims to significantly reduce travel time between the two major South Indian cities, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, from 19 hours to just 2 hours.

The South Central Railways (SCR) has initiated the final location survey and alignment work for the proposed Hyderabad-Bengaluru high-speed rail corridor, spanning 626 kilometres.

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Bengaluru - Hyderabad Bullet Train Project: Key Project Details

- Project Length: 626 kilometres
- Travel Time: Reduced from 19 hours to 2 hours
- Design Speed: 350 km/h
- Operational Speed: 320 km/h

The railway consultancy firm RITES Ltd is conducting the survey. Upon completion, SCR will prepare and submit the DPR to the Railway Board, which will then forward it to the Central Cabinet for final approval.

According to a report by TOI, the tender process for construction will begin once the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves the project.

Bengaluru-Hyderabad Bullet Train; Land Acquisition To Pose Challenge

Land acquisition is expected to be a major challenge, requiring support from state governments. SCR's Chief PRO, A Sridhar, mentioned that surveyors are in touch with the chief secretaries of the respective states, and some meetings have been held with Karnataka officials.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has recommended expediting the survey and alignment proposals, while Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu has hinted at a broader high-speed rail project connecting major cities in South India.

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What Will Be The Speed Of Bengaluru-Hyderabad Bullet Train

Similar to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, the Bengaluru-Hyderabad rail line is designed for a high speed of 350 Kmph, with trains running at an average speed of 320 kmph.