Karnataka minister backs Bengaluru-Mumbai high-speed rail project

Karnataka's Minister for Commerce & Industries and Infrastructure, MB Patil, on January 16 expressed support for a high-speed rail corridor connecting Bengaluru, the tech hub, and Mumbai, the financial capital.

In response to Moneycontrol's report on the Chennai-Bengaluru-Mysuru high-speed rail corridor, Patil wrote on X: "This is a highly beneficial project. Similarly, a Mumbai-Bengaluru high-speed rail project will not only connect Mumbai with Bengaluru but also facilitate connectivity between North Karnataka and Bengaluru. This will establish a High GDP Quad with Ahmedabad-Mumbai-Bengaluru-Chennai connectivity."

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There are no premium trains like Vande Bharat and Duronto operating between Bengaluru and Mumbai. The only direct daily train connecting these two cities is the Udyan Express. The Udyan Express covers a distance of approximately 1,134 km, passing through 33 stations, and takes around 22 hours, with an average speed of 52 kmph. The road distance between Bengaluru and Mumbai is approximately 984 km, and the journey typically takes 15-17 hours by road.