Bengaluru, Feb. 2 -- Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday outlined a sweeping plan for high-speed rail development across South India, highlighting projects that promise to significantly reduce travel times, boost regional economies, and transform intercity connectivity.
Speaking at a virtual press briefing, Vaishnaw detailed initiatives for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka, emphasising the benefits for passengers, businesses, and the broader infrastructure ecosystem.
Vaishnaw announced that travel between Hyderabad and Chennai will be reduced to just 2 hours 55 minutes, making this corridor a major economic artery for the region. The minister noted that Andhra Pradesh has achieved 100 per cent electrification of its...