The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the 761 km long Hyderabad-Pune-Mumbai high-speed rail corridor is now complete. Telangana Road and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced the completion on April 27, 2026. This project aims to connect major cities in South and West India with a high-speed network that will reduce travel time from several hours to just a few.
What is the expected travel time and speed
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared that the new network will make travel much faster. Passengers will be able to travel from Hyderabad to Pune in 1 hour 55 minutes and from Pune to Mumbai in 48 minutes. The trains are expected to run at a speed of 330 km/h and can reach a maximum speed of 350 km/h. The total journey between Hyderabad and Mumbai will take around 3 to 3.5 hours.
Project details and proposed stations
The project will use Japanese E5 Shinkansen technology, including advanced signaling and earthquake detection systems. The corridor will span between 711 km and 767 km and will feature 11 to 12 stations. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is the main agency for implementation.
| Proposed Stations | Technical Details |
|---|---|
| Bandra Kurla Complex, Navi Mumbai, Lonavala, Pune, Kurkumb/Daund, Akluj, Pandharpur, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Zahirabad, Hyderabad | Technology: Japanese E5 Shinkansen Max Speed: 350 km/h Signaling: Digital DS-ATC Safety: UrEDAS (Earthquake detection) |
Current status and timeline
The DPR has been submitted to the Railway Ministry for approval. While the planning is moving in mission-mode for faster land acquisition, no construction work had started as of October 2025. If all approvals are received by 2026-2027, the corridor could potentially become operational by 2034-2035.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the total length of the Hyderabad-Mumbai Bullet Train corridor?
The estimated length of the high-speed rail corridor is between 711 km and 767 km, connecting Hyderabad, Pune, and Mumbai.
When will the Hyderabad-Mumbai Bullet Train start operating?
There is no official date, but if approvals are completed by 2026-2027, it is estimated to be operational by 2034-2035.
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