February 23, 2026The proposed Chennai–Bengaluru–Mysuru high-speed rail corridor aims to connect the cities in approximately 1 hour 13 minutes to 90 minutes, with operational speeds of 320–350 km/h. The 463 km project, developed by NHSRCL, is in the planning/survey stage.
Key Project Details
Route: Connects Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mysuru, running parallel to the new Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway.
Stations: Planned stops include Chennai Central, Poonamallee, Arakkonam, Chittoor, Bangarapet, and multiple stations in Bengaluru (Whitefield, Byappanahalli).
Structure: Primarily elevated, with underground segments in Bengaluru and near Chennai.
Timeline: While studies are ongoing, construction is expected to start after the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is completed (estimated post-2027).
Current Alternative: The fastest current option is the Vande Bharat Express, which takes approximately 4 to 6.5 hours.
Speed: Designed for a maximum speed of 350KM/H and an operational speed of 320KM/H.
Union Railway Minister described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a ‘record budget’ for Karnataka, announcing a railway allocation of ₹7,748 crore and ongoing projects worth ₹52,950 crore in the State.
The upcoming Chennai–Bangalore–Mysore Bullet Train corridor is set to redefine South India’s connectivity and growth. Passing through key hubs like Sriperumbudur, Hoskote, and Parandur Airport, the 463-km route will link industrial clusters, IT parks, and manufacturing zones at an incredible 350 kmph speed. This world-class high-speed rail project by NHSRCL will significantly boost industrial development, job creation, real estate demand, and regional investment potential. Once operational by 2051, it will transform urban mobility and economic activity across the southern corridor.
Calling the bullet train proposals one of the most significant gains for Karnataka in this Budget, the Minister said that the Bengaluru-Chennai corridor would reduce travel time to just about one hour and 13 minutes.Bengaluru and Chennai will, in a sense, become two merged cities. One can start at any time of the day, finish work in Chennai and return to Bengaluru the same day.
Similarly, the proposed Bengaluru-Hyderabad high-speed rail line would cut travel time to nearly two hours
The announcements had followed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech, in which she proposed seven high-speed rail corridors across the country, describing them as “growth connectors”. Among these, the Hyderabad-Bengaluru and Chennai-Bengaluru corridors are expected to directly link Bengaluru with the capitals of Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
.Bullet trains between Bengaluru and Chennai, Hyderabad to be game changers.
The Bengaluru-Chennai-Hyderabad high-speed rail corridor will be developed as a ‘diamond’ project, positioning Bengaluru as a central hub connecting the two other (Chennai and Hyderabad) major southern metros
