The proposed Delhi-Siliguri bullet train corridor will reduce travel between northern and eastern India. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has submitted the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed corridor to the Railway Ministry. This link could reduce the Delhi to Siliguri journey from around 20 to 24 hours to about 6 hours 45 minutes. Keep reading to know in detail.
Delhi to Siliguri Bullet Train
The proposed Delhi-Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri high speed rail corridor has reached an important stage. According to recent reports NHSRCL has submitted the DPR to the Railway Ministry. The proposed corridor will connect Delhi with Siliguri. The route will pass through major cities including Varanasi and Patna. The Delhi-Siliguri journey could take around 6 hours 45 minutes. The existing rail journey can take around 20 to 24 hours.
What Is the Distance of the Delhi-Siliguri Bullet Train Route?
The proposed Delhi-Siliguri corridor is reported to be around 865 km long. The route will connect Delhi with Siliguri through the Varanasi and Patna region.
How Much Time Will Delhi to Siliguri Take by Bullet Train?
The proposed journey time between Delhi and Siliguri is around 6 hours 45 minutes. This would be a major reduction compared with the existing rail journey.
| Route | Current rail journey | Proposed high-speed rail |
| Delhi to Siliguri | Around 20-24 hours | Around 6 hours 45 minutes |
| Delhi to Patna | Around 12-14 hours | Around 4 hours 41 minutes |
| Delhi to Varanasi | Around 11-12 hours | Around 3 hours 50 minutes |
| Varanasi to Siliguri | Varies by service | Around 2 hours 55 minutes |
| Patna to Siliguri | Varies by service | Around 2 hours |
How Many High-Speed Rail Corridors Are Planned in India?
India has identified seven high-speed rail corridors covering nearly 4,000 km for future development. The proposed corridors include Delhi-Varanasi, Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri, Chennai-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Hyderabad, Chennai-Hyderabad, Mumbai-Pune and Pune-Hyderabad.