The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed Hyderabad-Pune-Mumbai Bullet Train corridor has been completed, marking a major step forward for one of India’s upcoming high-speed rail projects. Railway
officials shared the update during a review meeting chaired by Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao, where preparations for three proposed high-speed rail corridors connecting Hyderabad with Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru were discussed.
Once operational, the high-speed rail corridor is expected to drastically reduce travel time between Hyderabad and Mumbai from the current 12-15 hours to nearly three hours.
Hyderabad To Mumbai In Under 3 Hours
According to officials associated with the project, the proposed bullet train will run at speeds of up to 300kmph. The journey between Hyderabad and Mumbai is expected to take between 2 hours 55 minutes and 3 hours 13 minutes, depending on the service pattern and stoppages.
At present, road travel between the two cities takes around 12 hours, while train journeys can stretch up to 15 hours. The proposed high-speed rail corridor aims to significantly cut travel time and improve connectivity between Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Full Route And States Covered
The Hyderabad-Pune-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor will span 671km across three states. Of the total route length, around 93km will pass through Telangana, 121km through Karnataka and the remaining 457km through Maharashtra.
The bullet train project was announced as part of the Union Budget 2026-27, under the Centre’s larger plan to expand India’s high-speed rail network. While surveys for the Hyderabad-Chennai and Hyderabad-Bengaluru corridors are still underway, the Hyderabad-Mumbai route has moved ahead with the DPR already finalised.
Proposed Stations On The Bullet Train Corridor
The proposed list of stations on the Hyderabad-Mumbai Bullet Train corridor includes key urban and industrial centres across the three states.
| Project | Hyderabad-Pune-Mumbai Bullet Train Corridor |
| Total Length | 671 km |
| Current Status | DPR completed |
| Land Needed in Telangana | Around 93 km |
| Other Proposed Corridors | Hyderabad to Bengaluru and Hyderabad to Chennai |
In Telangana, stations have been proposed at Hyderabad (Kokapet) and Vikarabad. Karnataka is expected to get a station at Kalaburagi. In Maharashtra, the proposed stops include Solapur, Pandharpur, Baramati, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Lonavala, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Vikhroli.
Officials also said Shamshabad, near Hyderabad airport, is being considered for additional rail infrastructure and depot facilities.
Underground Tunnels, Bridges And Elevated Tracks
The proposed corridor will include several engineering-heavy stretches, especially in Maharashtra’s hilly regions. A 35.3-km underground section has been planned across three locations in Maharashtra, while tunnels will be excavated through hills at 13 locations in the Khandala Ghat section, covering nearly 24km.
Much of the corridor will be built on elevated pillars, similar to metro rail systems. The route will also feature 101 bridges, including 13 steel bridges and several major river crossings. Planned structures include a 360-metre bridge over the Mula-Mutha River, a 280-metre bridge over the Bhima River and a 225-metre bridge over the Bori River.
Land Acquisition And Infrastructure Plans
Railway officials informed the Telangana government that around 93km of land acquisition would be required within the state for the Hyderabad-Mumbai corridor. Additional land will also be needed in Kokapet and Shamshabad for depots and maintenance infrastructure.
Authorities estimate that nearly 247 acres may be required for each station complex to build terminals, parking zones and supporting infrastructure. The NHSRCL has sought land allocation support from the Telangana government for stations and depot facilities.
Bullet Train Capacity And Passenger Estimates
Each bullet train on the corridor is expected to have 16 coaches with a total passenger capacity of 1,215 people.
Passenger demand projections indicate that around 63,494 people could use the service daily in its opening year. The number is expected to rise steadily over the coming decades.
Officials believe the project could strengthen industrial growth, tourism and IT connectivity while transforming Telangana into a larger economic corridor linked with Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Chennai.
