DELHI (Metro Rail News): The proposed Hyderabad to Mumbai high-speed rail corridor has moved a step forward after railway officials completed the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 671 km route. Officials shared the update during a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao on Friday. The meeting focused on the three high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget 2026-2027. It will connect Hyderabad with Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru.
Project Snapshot
| Details | Information |
| Project | Hyderabad – Pune – Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor |
| Total Length | 671 km |
| Current Status | DPR completed |
| Landed Needed in Telengana | Around 93 km |
| Other Proposed Corridor | Hyderabad to Bengaluru andHyderabad to Chennai |
Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao asked Officials from different departments to work together on these things,
- Land acquisition
- Connectivity Planning
- Basic infrastructure work
Indian Railways officials told the state government that the Hyderabad – Mumbai corridor would need land acquisition across nearly 93 km in Telangana. Officials also said the Hyderabad – Chennai corridors would require land in different parts of the state.
Land needed in Kokapet and Shamshabad
Officials informed in the meeting that the project would need additional land at Kokapet and Shamshabad. Authorities are planning to use these locations for rail depots and maintenance facilities.
Ramakrishna Rao also mentioned that the high-speed rail project could turn Telangana into a major economic growth corridor. According to the officials, faster rail links between Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru could support:
- IT industry growth
- Industrial development
- Tourism
- Future transport needs
The project could also make long distance travel faster and more convenient.
Early coordination work begins
The central government announced the 3 high-speed rail corridors in the Union Budget 2026-27. Following the DPR submission, state departments and railway officials have started early planning work so the project can move ahead smoothly in the next phase. If the project moves forward as planned, the new high-speed rail corridors could change intercity travel for Telangana.
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