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Central Budget 2026-27 Allocates Special Grant for Karnataka High-Speed Rail Corridors Linking Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai
The Union Railway Ministry has released a dedicated grant for high‑speed rail corridors connecting Bengaluru with Hyderabad and Chennai, and a joint survey of the projects has been accelerated.
The Union government’s 2026-27 central budget has earmarked a special grant for high‑speed rail corridors in Karnataka, prioritising routes that will link Bengaluru with Hyderabad and Chennai. The allocation reflects the government’s focus on enhancing inter‑city connectivity in the region.
The Railway Ministry has announced the release of the grant and confirmed that a joint survey of the proposed corridors is now underway, speeding up the preparatory work required for detailed project reports.
If approved, the corridors are expected to reduce travel time significantly between the three metros, promote economic activity and support the broader infrastructure development agenda outlined in the budget.
The Railway Ministry has announced the release of the grant and confirmed that a joint survey of the proposed corridors is now underway, speeding up the preparatory work required for detailed project reports.
If approved, the corridors are expected to reduce travel time significantly between the three metros, promote economic activity and support the broader infrastructure development agenda outlined in the budget.