The High-Speed Rail work for Delhi – Varanasi High Speed Rail (DVHSR) Corridor has picked up momentum with the start of LiDAR (Aerial Ground) Survey According to an official release, The LiDAR survey for Delhi-Varanasi High Speed Rail Corridor started on January 10, 2021, from Greater Noida.
Detailed project report for Delhi Varanasi High Speed Rail Corridor was submitted to Ministry of Railways on 29th October 2020. The proposed plan for DVHSR Corridor will connect the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi with major cities like Mathura, Agra, Etawah, Lucknow, Raebareli, Prayagraj, Bhadohi, Varanasi and Ayodhya. The main corridor from Delhi to Varanasi (Approx. 800 km) will also be connected to Ayodhya. The High Speed Rail (HSR) route will also connect the upcoming international airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh.