The Mysore-Bangalore-Chennai Bullet Train project is picking up pace as land surveys are underway. The aerial survey is expected to start soon, according to media reports. A Hyderabad-based firm will conduct the satellite and land surveys. Once the surveys are completed, the firm will draft a detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed high-speed-rail-corridor. So far, the land survey from Chennai to Kolar has been completed.
This initiative is the sixth among six new high-speed rail corridors outlined by the Government of India in 2019. They commenced in December 2020, aiming to prepare a Detailed Project Report to initiate construction.
Key Figures:
Operational: 0 km
Under Construction: 0 km
Proposed: 435 km
System Specifications:
Maximum Speed: 350 kmph
Operational Speed: 320 kmph
Average Speed: 250 kmph
Track Gauge: Standard Gauge – 1435mm
Signaling: DS-ATC
Train Capacity: 750 passengers
Traction: 25 KV AC overhead catenary
Safety: Urgent Earthquake Detection and Alarm System for automatic breaking in case of an earthquake
South India Speeds Up: Groundwork Begins For Chennai-Mysore Bullet Train High Speed Rail Project
Real estate impact:
The proposed HSR project, connecting Chennai, Bangalore and Mysore, is expected to significantly enhance the connectivity between these cities. This will prove beneficially especially for thousands of business mans, techies and other commuters who regularly travel between these cities.
Moreover, the upcoming project is expected boost tourism in Mysore and nearby districts. The project will give a push to industrial activities, creating jobs and economic growth.
The Mysore-Bengaluru-Chennai Bullet Train project will encompass the following stations along its route:
Chennai
Poonamallee
Arakkonam
Chittor
Bangarapet
Bengaluru
Chennapatna
Mandya
Mysore
