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Delhi-Mumbai Rail Route Set for Faster Trains by 2026
Confirmed
In Short: Indian Railways is upgrading the Delhi-Mumbai rail corridor to support 160 kmph train speeds under Mission Raftaar, aiming to reduce travel time to 12 hours.
A Divisional Railway Manager oversees various aspects of train operations within a railway division, including safety and maintenance, under a Zonal Railway structure, according to Sarkaritel.com.
Indian Railways is implementing Mission Raftaar to enhance train travel between New Delhi and Mumbai, aiming for speeds of up to 160 kmph, as reported by The Indian Express.
The national transporter is conducting coordinated upgrades across multiple departments to ensure safe and efficient high-speed train operations, according to The Indian Express.
What's confirmed
- A Divisional Railway Manager oversees various aspects of train operations within a railway division, including safety and maintenance, under a Zonal Railway structure, according to Sarkaritel.com.
- Indian Railways is implementing Mission Raftaar to enhance train travel between New Delhi and Mumbai, aiming for speeds of up to 160 kmph, as reported by The Indian Express.
- The national transporter is conducting coordinated upgrades across multiple departments to ensure safe and efficient high-speed train operations, according to The Indian Express.
What's still developing
- According to the official, the objective of Mission Raftaar is to make better use of existing railway corridors by allowing trains to operate at significantly higher speeds.
- The move aims to bring the journey time between the two cities down towards 12 hours.