Bengaluru to Chennai in 2 hours
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Bengaluru to Chennai in 2 hours

When a new semi-high broad-gauge line is built, the distance between Bengaluru and Chennai might just take two hours to travel.

In a few months, the Southern Railway intends to open a new wide gauge semi-high train service between the two cities. This service will have a top speed of 200 kph.

A full-reserved train with 16 coaches, including 2 executive-class coaches, will make up the new train service. Bengaluru and Chennai would be reached in 2 hours and 15 minutes of travel time.

When a new semi-high broad-gauge line is built, the distance between Bengaluru and Chennai might just take two hours to travel. In a few months, the Southern Railway intends to open a new wide gauge semi-high train service between the two cities. This service will have a top speed of 200 kph. A full-reserved train with 16 coaches, including 2 executive-class coaches, will make up the new train service. Bengaluru and Chennai would be reached in 2 hours and 15 minutes of travel time.

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