Rail Budget 2026: Delhi-Varanasi, Varanasi-Siliguri High-Speed Corridors Announced for UP
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News18•01-02-2026, 11:57
Rail Budget 2026: Delhi-Varanasi, Varanasi-Siliguri High-Speed Corridors Announced for UP
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced new high-speed rail corridors in the Union Budget 2026-27, benefiting Uttar Pradesh.
- •The Delhi-Varanasi High-Speed Rail Corridor will drastically reduce travel time from the capital to Kashi.
- •The Varanasi-Siliguri High-Speed Rail Corridor will connect Eastern UP directly with Northeast India.
- •These projects aim to boost connectivity, investment, tourism, and create employment opportunities in UP and Eastern India.
- •Improved logistics, reduced travel time, and easier access to tourist destinations like Kashi and Bodhgaya are key benefits.
Why It Matters: New high-speed rail corridors will transform connectivity, economy, and tourism in Uttar Pradesh and Eastern India.
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