High-speed corridor between Delhi and Chennai

Minister for Railways has reportedly fast-tracked plans to build the world´s second-longest, high-speed rail corridor between Delhi and Chennai. The envisaged project will see trains running at speeds of 300 kmph, covering the 1,754-km distance between the two cities in six hours. The corridor is likely to cost Rs 2 lakh crore and proposed to be developed jointly with China. The team, comprising officials of the High Speed Rail Corporation and the Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd, will sign an agreement with the China Railway Siyuan Survey and Design Group.