This 865 km high-speed line is in feasibility stage in India. It comprises 350 km/h design speed. The line uses 2×25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification, national ATC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. Na Delhi-Meerut RRTS (NaMo Bharat) · Hyderabad Metro Phase 2 · Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) · Indian Railways · News
Delhi-Varanasi High Speed Rail is a high speed rail project in India, currently feasibility study.
This 865 km high-speed line is in feasibility stage in India. It comprises 350 km/h design speed. The line uses 2×25 kV AC 50 Hz electrification, national ATC signalling and 1435 mm standard gauge. National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is delivering the project, with SYSTRA as main contractor. Indicative opening is 2041, with an investment of USD 11.0 bn.
Construction began in 2026, with completion expected in 2041.
The project has an estimated investment of $11.00B.