New information has emerged regarding the bullet train project in the countryNew stations will be built for this trainIt is being reported that work on the proposed new station in Kanpur has begun.
Published: November 4, 2026, 1:23 PM IST
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Kanpur is going to get a bullet train soonAdditionally, a change to the bullet train’s old route has been made to provide direct connectivity from Agra to Lucknow via KanpurKanpur MP Ramesh Awasthi has claimed that work has already begun on a proposal to build a station near Atal Ghat or via a tunnel within the cityEarlier, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav had also mentioned the proposed North Corridor from Delhi to Varanasi, promising reduced travel time between several cities, including Kanpur.
Where will the bullet train station be built in Kanpur?
Kanpur residents have long wondered where the bullet train station would be located if it passes through the cityWill the station be located outside the city, or will passengers be able to board the train within? Now, MP Ramesh Awasthi has shared important information on this issueIn a social media post, the MP stated that he has clearly advocated for a bullet train station to be located where it will provide maximum convenience to the residents and citizens of KanpurWith this in mind, work has begun on a proposal to build a station near Atal Ghat or within the city via a tunnel.
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Bullet train will reach Lucknow via Agra and Kanpur
MP Ramesh Awasthi shared another important information in his postAccording to him, the previously proposed route has been revised to bring the bullet train directly from Agra to Kanpur and connect it to LucknowThis change is considered very important for KanpurCurrently, passengers have to use different modes of transportation to travel between Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and LucknowOnce the bullet train corridor is completed, high-speed rail connectivity is expected between these citiesKanpur is one of the major industrial and commercial cities of Uttar PradeshIt is worth noting that Kanpur is home to a large number of businessmen, working professionals, students, and travelers from other citiesConsequently, direct bullet train connectivity could create new opportunities in the fields of business, education, medical care, and tourism.
How long will it take to reach Kanpur from Delhi?
Earlier in Varanasi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav provided important information regarding the bullet train’s North CorridorHe stated that, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approval, the proposed North Corridor will connect Delhi with Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Ayodhya, further connecting to Varanasi, Prayagraj, and PatnaAccording to the Railway Minister, once this corridor is complete, the journey from Delhi to Kanpur will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutesIt will take 59 minutes to reach Agra from Delhi, and approximately 2 hours 12 minutes to reach Lucknow from DelhiHe estimated the travel time from Varanasi to Lucknow to be 1 hour 21 minutes, from Varanasi to Patna to one hour, and from Varanasi to Delhi to approximately 3 hours 33 minutesThe bullet train journey from Varanasi to Prayagraj also stated that the travel time by bullet train will be just 33 minutesThese are the travel times for the proposed corridorThe actual travel time will depend on the route, stations, and final design of the project.
After Mumbai-Ahmedabad, eyes on North Corridor
The Railway Minister also mentioned the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project in his statementHe stated that the first section of this route is set to open next yearDesign work is underway for the proposed North Corridor, from Delhi to Siliguri and onward to GuwahatiHe added that there are plans to standardize and factory-produce various construction components used in the projectThis will help ensure uniformity and quality in construction.
