Delhi-Varanasi bullet train project hits roadblock, Railway Board rejects feasibility report

The proposed high-speed railway corridor between Delhi and Varanasi has hit a roadblock with the Railway Board rejecting the feasibility report on the project citing multiple curves along the route which will not be suitable for a bullet train to run at 350 kmph, sources said.

The sources indicated that the decision was taken at a meeting held by Railway Board Secretary R N Singh last week to review the bullet train project.

The feasibility study report was presented by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).

The feasibility report proposed the corridor be built along the National Highway-2. It said this will help in the acquisition of land at cheaper rates and reducing the cost of construction.