India began preparing the feasibility study on HSL Hyderabad — Chennai, a high-speed rail link that will be capable of speeds of up to 320 km/h and will revolutionize the accessibility of the south of the country.

HSL Hyderabad — Chennai: Feasibility Study Begins
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This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Feasibility Study and HSL Development Plans

Indian Railways put the public sector company RITES in charge of topographic surveys and traffic projections. The work, nevertheless, involves reviewing the economic feasibility of the project and its long-term gain.

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Meanwhile, the program forms part of the National Rail Plan 2050. Thus, the program is part of the strategic measures considered in extending India’s high-speed line network across the country.

Technical Specifications of the HSL Hyderabad — Chennai

The new HSL will be 705 km in length. The corridor will have an operating speed of up to 320 km/h with a maximum of 350 km/h. Therefore, the travel time when traversing the cities will be reduced from 12–14 hours to 2 hours 20 minutes.

The construction would take 15 years as per official plans. However, simultaneously, there is another study on the feasibility of the corridor being undertaken on the Hyderabad — Bangalore axis that will link some big cities in south India in one network.

What are the benefits of the HSL Hyderabad - Chennai?

The venture will reduce travel time from one metropolitan center to another dramatically as well as bring southern India into the national network strategically.

What is the projected finish date of the line?

The project will take approximately 15 years as per official data, including the preparatory period as well as the large-scale construction.

Who is responsible for preparing the feasibility study of the HSL?

State-owned RITES, which is focused on consulting and engineering services, is responsible for the surveys as well as examining future passenger demand.

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