Union Budget bullet train to cut Delhi Varanasi travel times
Traveling between Delhi and Varanasi is about to get a major upgrade.
The new bullet train, announced in the 2026-27 Union Budget, will make trips much faster: think Jewar to Lucknow in just 1 hour 40 minutes, and Delhi to Lucknow in only 2 hours 10 minutes.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says this project is set to transform how people move across Uttar Pradesh.
NHSRCL leading 7 high-speed rail lines
Jewar is shaping up as a key stop along the route, especially with the Noida International Airport coming up. The train will connect major cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Varanasi.
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is leading the project as part of seven new high-speed rail lines from this year's budget.
Meanwhile, officials are working on land and clearances so things don't get delayed, while India's first bullet train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad) keeps moving forward too.