Indian Railways Bullet Train: Indian Railways is preparing to start bullet train service on the Delhi-Howrah route. This high-speed train will reduce the travel time from 17 hours to just 3 hours.
Indian Railways Bullet Train: Indian Railways is going to launch bullet train service, which will reduce the travel time between Patna and New Delhi to just 3 hours. Currently, this journey takes more than 17 hours by regular train. This new bullet train will be an extension of the ongoing Delhi-Mumbai High-Speed Rail project. The route, covering a distance of more than 1,050 km, will connect major cities like Buxar, Patna and Gaya.
While the final decision on the exact route and station location is still underway, Patna is likely to have a dedicated station for the bullet train.
Benefits of Bullet Train
It will reduce the travel time between Patna and New Delhi considerably, benefiting passengers and allowing them to travel in comfort. Secondly, the high-speed service will boost trade and commerce. Economic activity between Delhi and Patna will increase. The bullet train will play a key role in promoting tourism. With easy and faster connectivity, more and more tourists will be encouraged to visit the cultural and historical attractions of both Patna and Delhi.
Currently, the train between Patna and Delhi takes around 17 hours. The Vande Bharat Express, which runs at a speed of 130 kmph, completes the journey in 9 hours. However, the new bullet train, which can run at a speed of 350 kmph, will reduce the travel time to just 3 hours.
