Karnataka Seeks Bengaluru-Mumbai/Pune High-Speed Rail, Cites Limited Budget Benefit
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 20:52
Karnataka Seeks Bengaluru-Mumbai/Pune High-Speed Rail, Cites Limited Budget Benefit
- •Karnataka expresses disappointment with Union Budget 2026-27 high-speed rail routes, advocating for Bengaluru-Mumbai or Bengaluru-Pune corridors.
- •Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven high-speed rail corridors, including Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru.
- •CM Siddaramaiah argues proposed corridors primarily benefit neighboring states, giving them easier access to Bengaluru's economy without reciprocal advantages for Karnataka.
- •Minister MB Patil highlights that announced routes involve less than 100 km of high-speed rail within Karnataka, urging MPs to collectively raise the issue.
- •Economic advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy states a Bengaluru-Mumbai corridor would significantly boost business activity, contrasting with current slow rail connectivity.
Why It Matters: Karnataka seeks high-speed rail connecting Bengaluru to Mumbai or Pune for balanced economic growth.
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