Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the journey from Patna to Delhi will take less than 5 hours once the bullet train starts operating. This project is part of a larger high-speed rail corridor connecting Delhi to Siliguri. The government is focusing on improving connectivity in Bihar to boost regional growth.
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What are the key details of the Delhi-Siliguri corridor?
The proposed high-speed rail corridor will connect Delhi with Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, and Siliguri. This route aims to reduce the travel time between Delhi and Siliguri from 20 hours to about 6 hours. The project is currently in the planning and feasibility study stage, with services expected to start by the mid-2030s.
What are the latest railway updates for Bihar?
The government has allocated over Rs 10,000 crore for Bihar’s railway infrastructure for the 2026-27 financial year. Total ongoing projects in the state are valued at approximately Rs 1.15 lakh crore. Key developments include a new five-platform station at Hardinge Park and major work at Fatuha.
| Project/Update | Details |
|---|---|
| Patna-Delhi Travel Time | Less than 5 hours via Bullet Train |
| Delhi-Siliguri Corridor | Connecting Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, Siliguri |
| Bihar Budget (FY27) | Over Rs 10,000 crore |
| New Train | Express train launched from Chhapra to Delhi |
| Locomotive Export | 51st engine sent from Marhowrah to Guinea |
| Train Speed | Domestic trains may reach 350 kmph |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How long will it take to travel from Patna to Delhi by bullet train?
According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the travel time between Patna and Delhi will be reduced to less than 5 hours.
Which cities will the Delhi-Siliguri high-speed corridor connect?
The corridor will connect Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, and Siliguri, reducing the total journey time to around 6 hours.