In a significant move to enhance travel and strengthen regional connections in southern and western India, the Mumbai-Hyderabad High-Speed Rail (MHHSR) project is making steady progress. According to
In a significant move to enhance travel and strengthen regional connections in southern and western India, the Mumbai-Hyderabad High-Speed Rail (MHHSR) project is making steady progress. According to The Metro Rail Guy report, the proposed MHHSR corridor will span 767 km, connecting three major urban hubs—Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad—through 11 strategically located stations. The 11 proposed stations include: Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Lonavala, Pune, Kurkumb/Daund, Akluj, Pandharpur, Solapur, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Zaheerabad, and Hyderabad.
The Mumbai-Hyderabad line is part of the Indian government’s plan to introduce six new high-speed rail routes, announced in 2019. While construction hasn’t started yet, the initial work began with tender processes in October 2020. As per The Metro Rail Guy, once finished, this project will make long-distance travel in the region faster, safer, and more comfortable.
Speaking of the price, the official fare chart hasn’t been released yet, but early estimates suggest that tickets will be about 1.5 times the cost of a first-class AC train ticket, providing a premium yet reasonably priced experience.
The MHHSR will operate at speeds of up to 320 km/h, with a top speed of 350 km/h. Featuring just 11 stops and a streamlined route that includes elevated, underground, and at-grade tracks, the train will maintain high speeds over long distances. This will cut travel time to around 3 hours, a significant reduction from the 14–16 hours taken by regular trains.
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