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India’s New Bridges, Tunnels, and Expressways Are Slashing Travel Times

The Dhola‑Sadiya Bridge in Assam reduced travel time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh from six hours to one hour.

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Bhupen Hazarika Setu reduced a six‑hour journey to one hour.

Kosi Rail Mahasetu cut an eight‑hour train trip to 30 minutes.

Delhi‑Dehradun Economic Corridor lowered travel from over six hours to two and a half hours.

Mumbai‑Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg halved travel time from 16 hours to eight hours.

Vande Bharat Sleeper between Howrah and Guwahati saved nearly three hours.

Seven high‑speed rail corridors announced, covering almost 4,000 kilometres.

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The Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh bypasses the Rohtang Pass, saving four to five hours and providing all‑weather road access.

Expressways such as the Delhi‑Meerut and Bengaluru‑Mysuru routes have cut city‑to‑city travel to under an hour and 75 minutes respectively.

Vande Bharat Express trains have shortened major journeys, with some routes now taking two to three hours less than before.

The planned Mumbai‑Ahmedabad high‑speed rail corridor aims to cut travel time to just under two hours, featuring India’s first undersea rail tunnel.

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infrastructure

the basic physical systems like roads, bridges, and tunnels that support transportation

expressway

a high‑capacity road designed for fast traffic with limited access points

tunnel

a man‑made passage through a mountain or under the ground to allow easier travel

corridor

a designated route for transportation, often used for major highways or rail lines

high‑speed rail

train services that operate at speeds much higher than conventional trains, often above 250 km/h

undersea

located beneath the surface of the sea

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