Hyderabad: The long-pending bullet train project moved a step closer to execution after Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka approved the proposed route. The development has raised expectations of funding support in the Union Budget, scheduled for presentation on Saturday.
After all four states cleared the route map, officials said the project will next move to land acquisition. Attention has now shifted to the Union Budget, as funding from the Centre and the Railways remains critical to start work on the ground.
State officials said budgetary support will help launch land acquisition without delay. They added that timely funding will accelerate the overall project schedule.
The high-speed rail corridor aims to improve inter-state connectivity across southern India. It will also reduce travel time between major economic hubs.
Bullet train route to pass through Future City
According to the final alignment, the bullet train will begin in Chennai. It will pass through Amaravati before entering Telangana.
In Telangana, the route will run through the proposed Future City. It will then pass through Nalgonda and Mahbubnagar districts.
The corridor will later cross Kurnool district and end in Bengaluru, officials said.
Each state government will handle land acquisition within its territory. Officials confirmed that the states are ready to begin the process once the Centre releases funds.
The project gained momentum after Revanth Reddy made repeated representations to Narendra Modi, seeking approval and financial backing.
Officials said the corridor will benefit thousands of professionals who frequently travel between Hyderabad and Bengaluru. IT and corporate sector employees are expected to gain the most.
The route via Amaravati will also support the rapid development of the Andhra Pradesh capital. It will strengthen connectivity between Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Once operational, the bullet train project will mark a major milestone in India’s transport infrastructure. It will link three key metropolitan cities through high-speed rail.