high speed trains India

The rationale behind the move is the unavailability of direct flights between the two cities. Also, a flight with a stopover may take over four hours.

The modified trains will have improved coaches and new comfortable seats.

Trial runs of high speed trains manufactured by the Spanish firm Talgo, may soon take place on the Delhi-Mumbai corridor. The trains will be tested at speeds between 160-200 km/hour. Railways will consider introducing these trains on other routes too, depending on the results of the trails.