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New Delhi‑Rishikesh rail line could cut travel to 2.5 hours
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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A proposed railway corridor linking Delhi and Rishikesh is expected to reduce the journey to about two and a half hours, promising to reshape travel in Uttarakhand.
A new railway alignment connecting Delhi with the hill town of Rishikesh is being studied, with projections that the trip could be completed in roughly 2.5 hours. The proposal, highlighted by Moneycontrol, suggests a significant reduction from current travel times, which typically involve longer road or rail journeys.
If realised, the faster link is likely to boost tourism and business travel to Uttarakhand, making day‑trips from the capital more feasible. Improved connectivity could also benefit local commuters and support regional development initiatives.
The project is still in the planning stage, with details such as exact routing, cost and implementation timeline yet to be finalised. Authorities are expected to conduct feasibility studies before any construction begins.
If realised, the faster link is likely to boost tourism and business travel to Uttarakhand, making day‑trips from the capital more feasible. Improved connectivity could also benefit local commuters and support regional development initiatives.
The project is still in the planning stage, with details such as exact routing, cost and implementation timeline yet to be finalised. Authorities are expected to conduct feasibility studies before any construction begins.