Chennai - Hyderabad Bullet Train Set to Cut Travel Time to Just 2 Hours; DPR Submitted to TN Government
The ambitious Chennai–Hyderabad bullet train project has moved a step closer to reality, with South Central Railway submitting the final alignment details to the Tamil Nadu government for incorporation into the Detailed Project Report (DPR). Officials stated that the DPR will be finalized within a month once the state’s approval is received.
High-Speed Corridor to Connect Major South Indian Cities
The proposed 778-km high-speed rail corridor has undergone a key revision, now adding a new station at Tirupati to serve the large volume of pilgrims and travellers.
Tamil Nadu will house two stations on this route:
- Chennai Central
- A new high-speed rail station near Minjur
Ultra-Fast Travel: Chennai to Hyderabad in 2 Hours 20 Minutes
When operational, the bullet train is expected to slash travel time between Chennai and Hyderabad to about 2 hours and 20 minutes, a massive improvement over the 12–14 hours by conventional trains and 8–9 hours by road.
Land Requirements and Technical Features
Survey operations and preliminary planning for land acquisition are currently underway.
Key details include:
- 223.44 hectares of land required in Tamil Nadu
- No forest land is involved
- An 11.6-km-long tunnel is proposed
- Multiple crossings with highways and utility lines have been identified
Major Boost for India’s High-Speed Rail Network
The Chennai - Hyderabad bullet train is part of India’s expanding high-speed rail vision, aimed at transforming intercity travel with modern infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and drastically reduced transit times.
Once the Tamil Nadu government gives its nod, the DPR will be completed swiftly, paving the way for approvals and subsequent construction phases.
