Redefining Inter-City Mobility: High-Speed Rail Corridors in India

• High-Speed Rail (HSR) is a planned, dedicated passenger system designed for faster, high-capacity inter-city travel on select Indian corridors.
• The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) is India's first HSR project, providing institutional/technical experience for future corridors.
• Union Budget 2026–27 announced seven new HSR corridors, marking expansion beyond MAHSR.
• UPSC relevance: maps to GS-III (Infrastructure), GS-II (India–Japan ties), and GS-I (urbanisation).