The Central government has announced significant developments for the semi-high-speed rail corridor connecting Visakhapatnam and Shamshabad, promising to enhance connectivity between the two major cities in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh.
The semi-high-speed rail corridor is designed to facilitate travel at speeds of up to 220 km/h, drastically reducing the current travel time from approximately 12 hours to just 4.5 hours.
The project aims to connect Visakhapatnam with Shamshabad Airport, providing a seamless travel experience for passengers. Currently, the fastest option available is the Vande Bharat train, which takes about 8.5 hours for this journey.