The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on 01 February 2026, announces a major step towards next-generation connectivity with the development of High-Speed Rail Corridors as key growth connectors under the vision of Viksit Bharat. <br /> <br />High-Speed Rail Corridors Announced in Budget 2026 <br />The government plans to develop seven high-speed rail corridors connecting major economic and population centres: <br />Mumbai – Pune <br />Pune – Hyderabad <br />Hyderabad – Bengaluru <br />Hyderabad – Chennai <br />Chennai – Bengaluru <br />Delhi – Varanasi <br />Varanasi – Siliguri <br /> <br />Why High-Speed Rail Matters <br />Drastically reduces travel time between major cities <br />Strengthens regional economic integration <br />Supports urban clusters and city economic regions <br />Promotes sustainable, high-capacity passenger transport <br />Boosts employment, infrastructure development and investment <br /> <br />These corridors are designed to act as economic growth spines, enhancing mobility while supporting long-term national development. <br /> <br />#HighSpeedRailCorridors #Budget2026 #UnionBudget2026 #Infrastructure #Capex #ViksitBharat #Highways #FreightCorridor #NationalWaterways #Tier2Cities #IndianEconomy #RailCorridors #IndianRailway<br /><br />Also Read<br /><br />India Union Budget 2026: Real Estate Growth And Infrastructure Investment :: https://www.oneindia.com/in-the-news/india-union-budget-2026-real-estate-infrastructure-growth-011-7989881.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />4% DA Hike Announced For Government Employees In West Bengal: Interim Budget 2026 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/4-da-hike-announced-for-government-employees-in-west-bengal-interim-budget-2026-7989095.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />Cigarette Prices Surge As Government Imposes Additional Excise Duty On Tobacco Products In Budget 2026 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/cigarette-prices-surge-as-government-imposes-additional-excise-duty-on-tobacco-products-in-budget-20-7985501.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />
