Good news! India is now gearing up to welcome a bullet train in South India. It will connect four major cities and serve nearly five crore people across the region. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced this major project on Saturday during the India Food Manufacturing Summit. Here’s what we know. 

A New Bullet Train Project In South India 

India’s first-ever bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is already progressing in full swing and is expected to become operational next year. But in a recent development, one more bullet train might be added to the country. As per a report by Times Now, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu addressed the India Food Manufacturing Summit on Saturday. He announced that a bullet train is soon going to come to South India.

This major infrastructure project will connect Hyderabad, Chennai, Amravati and Bengaluru. Furthermore, the CM announced that road infrastructure will be upgraded to international standards. These large-scale infrastructure plans aim to transform the region into a major logistical hub.

Also Read: India’s First Bullet Train Update: Stations On Mumbai-Ahmedabad Corridor Nearing Completion 

The Project Aimed To Boost Connectivity & Tourism

Reportedly, this bullet train will cater to a population of nearly five crore people across these four major South Indian cities. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also added that a survey has been ordered so people can understand how logistics and transport will improve once the bullet train materialises.

The announcement comes at a significant time as India is already working on its first bullet train project. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, which spans over 500 km, will feature 12 world-class stations. With this new project announced for South India, connecting Hyderabad, Amravati, Chennai and Bengaluru, travel time between these cities is expected to be cut drastically. Moreover, the project also aims to boost trade, manufacturing and tourism. It will make commuting much easier for millions of passengers.

Also Read: Soon, Travel From Mumbai To Ahmedabad In Just 2 Hours As India’s 1st Bullet Train Corridor Is In The Works

The South India bullet train project marks a major move in upgrading the country’s transportation system. Surveys are still underway, but if this vision comes to life, the high-speed train will seriously redefine how people travel in the South. What do you think of this initiative? Let us know.

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First Published: August 31, 2025 12:08 PM

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India and China have agreed to resume direct passenger flights after a five-year suspension, signalling a gradual thaw in bilateral relations and a renewed focus on economic cooperation. The announcement marks a significant development in restoring connectivity between two of Asia’s largest economies.

Air travel between the two countries was halted in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and further disrupted following the deadly border clash in the Galwan Valley that year. Since then, passengers and cargo have been rerouted via third countries such as Thailand, Singapore, and Hong Kong, adding substantial time and cost to travel and trade.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed the move on Saturday, a day beforer the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that both governments had agreed to restart direct flight services as relations between the two nations showed signs of improvement. “We are reopening one of Asia’s most important economic corridors,” Modi said, according to reports, adding that the decision would benefit businesses, students, and families across both countries.

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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2025

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Before the suspension, traffic between India and China was considerable. Before the Pandemic in the financial year 2019, over 816,000 passengers travelled between the two nations, with Indian carriers such as Air India and IndiGo operating hundreds of monthly flights alongside Chinese airlines. Cargo movement was also significant, with nearly 30,000 tonnes shipped annually — higher than the cargo volume between India and the US.

The resumption of direct flights is expected to revitalise trade and tourism, as well as support Indian and Chinese companies with firm business ties. For students and professionals who previously relied on complex transit routes, the resumption of direct services will simplify travel and reduce costs.

No official schedule has yet been released, but aviation authorities in both countries are expected to approve routes in the coming weeks. Industry experts predict that carriers will initially resume limited services before expanding based on demand.

The move comes amid broader efforts to stabilise ties between New Delhi and Beijing, with high-level diplomatic engagements resuming and trade volumes gradually recovering. While tensions remain, the restoration of direct air links is being seen as a positive step toward normalising relations.