Delhi-Lucknow Bullet Train Could Take 2 Hours 12 Minutes
A proposed Northern Corridor, approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, could link Delhi and Lucknow by bullet train in 2 hours and 12 minutes. The report compares this with 6 hours 25 minutes by Vande Bharat. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has also shared estimated travel times for Agra, Kanpur and Varanasi.
Context
Context: India's bullet train plan is a long-term project to link major cities with high-speed rail. Vande Bharat trains are the country's current fast option, which is why they serve as the comparison point.
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