The speed of trains connecting major metro cities would be increased up to 200 kmph on nine select railway corridors in a bid to reduce travel time.
The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased from the existing 110 and 130 kmph to 160 and 200 kmph respectively so that inter-metro journeys like Delhi-Kolkata and Delhi-Mumbai can be completed overnight. The increased speed will involve upgradation of track, including turnarounds, and adopting improved methods of track recording.