India and Germany today signed joint declaration of intent for carrying out feasibility study on existing Chennai-Kazipet corridor of Indian Railways for increasing the speed trains to 200 kolo-meter per hour. <br/><br/>The joint declaration signed between Indian and German Railways in New Delhi is intended to deepen the cooperation in the priority area of Semi High Speed Rail, upgrading of current passenger services to Semi High Speed. <br/><br/>The cost of the feasibility study will be shared on 50.50 basis by the two countries. The total length of the Chennai-Kazipet Junction is 643 km and the entire corridor is electrified.