India approves seven bullet‑train corridors; Southern Railway plans hub at Mettupalayam
The government approved seven high‑speed rail lines and Southern Railway is proposing upgrades to Mettupalayam station to serve Nilgiri tourists.
The Indian government approved seven new bullet‑train corridors, according to Times of India.
Among the corridors announced are the Mumbai‑Ahmedabad route, which is expected to take under two hours, the Bengaluru‑Chennai route, projected to take just over an hour, and the Delhi‑Varanasi‑Patna corridor, all reported by Times of India.
Southern Railway is planning to transform Mettupalayam Railway Station into a key rail hub for travellers to the Nilgiris, including Ooty and Coonoor, Corpwhizz.com reported. The railway zone has approached the Railway Board with a proposal to introduce new and extended train services from Mettupalayam, Corpwhizz.com added.
Mettupalayam is the nearest broad‑gauge railhead to the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, which ferries passengers up to Ooty, Corpwhizz.com noted. Tourist footfall to the Nilgiris is steadily rising from across India, increasing the station’s importance as a transit point, Corpwhizz.com said.
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