Hyderabad–Chennai Bullet Train Route Revised: Telangana Stretch Reduced by 113 km

The proposed Hyderabad–Chennai Bullet Train corridor has undergone a significant route change, with Telangana’s share of the high-speed rail network reportedly shrinking from 236 km to 123 km.

According to reports, the revised alignment will now pass through Shamshabad, Future City, the proposed Dry Port, Halia, and Vadapalli before entering Andhra Pradesh. This replaces the earlier route planned via Batasingaram, Narketpally, Suryapet, and Khammam.

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has informed the Telangana government about the revised plan. With the route length reduced, the land requirement in Telangana is also expected to decrease significantly from the originally estimated 790 hectares.

The new alignment is expected to support the state’s upcoming infrastructure projects, including Future City and the proposed Dry Port, while strengthening connectivity between Hyderabad and Chennai through India’s expanding bullet train network.