Mumbai-Hyderabad Bullet Train: The 767-km corridor with 11 stations aims to redefine travel in southern and western India
Mumbai-Hyderabad Bullet Train: The 767-km corridor with 11 stations aims to redefine travel in southern and western India
In a strategic move to improve regional connectivity, the Mumbai–Hyderabad High-Speed Rail (MHHSR) project is gaining momentum. Spanning 767 kilometers and connecting Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad through 11 proposed stations, the corridor promises to transform long-distance travel across Maharashtra and Telangana.
Announced as the fifth of six high-speed corridors by the Indian government in 2019, MHHSR is still in its early stages. While construction hasn’t begun, groundwork tendering kicked off in October 2020, according to The Metro Rail Guy. The project is expected to join India’s growing portfolio of high-speed rail infrastructure designed for modern, efficient, and safer travel.
The bullet train will feature a maximum speed of 350 km/h and an operational speed of 320 km/h, with an average speed of 250 km/h. It will run on standard gauge tracks with digital signalling (DS-ATC) and 25 kV AC overhead traction. Safety will be enhanced with UrEDAS, a seismic braking system, and each train will carry approximately 750 passengers.
Proposed stations include:
- Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
- Navi Mumbai (near Navi Mumbai International Airport)
- Lonavala
- Pune
- Kurkumb/Daund
- Akluj
- Pandharpur
- Solapur
- Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)
- Zaheerabad
- Hyderabad
While the final cost is yet to be determined, MHHSR is expected to dramatically reduce travel time, stimulate regional economies, and promote sustainable growth across the corridor.
