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Bullet trains threaten short haul flights as Vaishnaw warns airline investors of the shift
Economy
Published on 11 May 2026
Mumbai Pune and Hyderabad Bengaluru could tip
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says India’s upcoming high speed rail corridors will dominate short haul routes, sharply cutting travel times on Mumbai Pune and Hyderabad Bengaluru. As a result, he warns air travel may become uncompetitive on these routes. The government is also planning major investment in the bullet train network, signaling a big change for aviation investors.
- Vaishnaw forecasts bullet trains will dominate short routes
- Mumbai Pune and Hyderabad Bengaluru are cited as examples
- Reduced rail travel times could make flights uncompetitive
- Government investment in corridors may reshape aviation demand
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