On August 19, 2025, a report by The Infravision Foundation (TIF) and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII-RTED) said India’s High Speed Rail (HSR) plan, with a Rs 12 lakh crore investment, will change how people travel and grow the economy by 2047. HSR isn’t just about speed—it’s about making India a developed nation. An X post from @IANS_India said, “Rs 12 lakh crore HSR plan to reshape India’s travel and economy by 2047!”
Fast trains for a rich India? That’s a huge goal!
Why HSR Matters
The report says HSR can carry five times more people than regular trains when over 90% full, saves fuel, and cuts travel time. It connects smaller towns, reduces road and airport crowds, and helps India compete globally. With cities growing fast, HSR is a must, not a luxury, for a modern India. The study, “The Case for Developing High-Speed Rail Corridors in India,” by Dr. Ramakrishnan T.S., pushes HSR as key for city-to-city travel. X users like @IndiaInfraHub posted, “HSR to connect towns, save fuel, and boost India’s economy!”
More passengers, less fuel? HSR sounds like a win!
Four Big Rail Routes
The report picks four HSR routes to build between 2025 and 2035:
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Delhi to Chandigarh to Jalandhar (566 km)
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Delhi to Jaipur to Ahmedabad (876 km)
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Delhi to Agra to Kolkata (1,670 km)
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Mumbai to Pune to Bengaluru to Chennai (1,366 km) These routes will link major cities and towns, making travel faster and easier. Like the Rajdhani Express in 1969, HSR may seem fancy now but will soon be essential. An X post from @RailwayNewsIN said, “Four HSR corridors to transform India’s travel by 2035!”
Linking cities with fast trains? That’s a game-changer!
States and Local Tech Needed
Experts at the TIF-CII roundtable said states should help fund and own HSR projects, not just the central government. They also want India to build its own HSR tech, like it did for metro and RRTS systems, to save money and cut imports. Starting with 250 kmph trains on shorter routes can test India’s skills before going bigger. TIF’s Vinayak Chatterjee said, “A top economy needs fast, comfy travel.” X posts like @CIIIndia said, “HSR must be India’s priority for Viksit Bharat 2047!”
Local tech for HSR? India’s ready to build it!