India set to receive its first Bullet Train by 15 August 2027. This marks an important milestone in the country’s rail infrastructure, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. He spoke about the progress of the high-speed rail project, noting that the first Bullet Train will run on tracks next year, ahead of its scheduled public launch.
“Buy a Bullet Train ticket on Independence Day in 2027, the country get its first Bullet Train,” he said.
India’s First Bullet Train launch on Independence Day 2027
The minister also mentioned the growing popularity of the Vande Bharat Express. He said it has inspired new confidence in India’s railway modernization efforts. “The Vande Bharat chair car has created a new sense of confidence across the country. People have appreciated it a lot,” Vaishnaw added. He noted that requests for the train are now coming from all over India. “Almost every MP wants one.”
He also mentioned that the upcoming Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will provide the same level of comfort, safety, and service while offering a new overnight travel experience.
Covers 508 kms between Mumbai and Ahmedabad
India’s first Bullet Train project covers 508 kilometers between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Of this, 352 kilometers are in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, while 156 kilometers are in Maharashtra.
According to the government, the corridor will connect major cities such as Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Vapi, Thane, and Mumbai, cutting travel time between the two metro areas to about two hours. This change expected to greatly improve inter-city mobility.
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) reported that over 85 % of the corridor, roughly 465 kms, is built on elevated viaducts, with 326 kms already finished.
In November, PM Modi reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project during a visit to Gujarat. He inspected the Surat Bullet Train station, whose design is inspired by the city’s famous diamond industry.
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