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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to get operational by 2027; check features, time & more
Published 4 July 2026 ยท local
India's first bullet train is set to begin its journey by 2027, with the Surat to Bilimora section slated for inauguration. Union Railway Minister Ashwini
India's first bullet train is set to begin its journey by 2027, with the Surat to Bilimora section slated for inauguration. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that construction on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has surpassed 80% completion. This ambitious project, utilizing Japanese Shinkansen technology, aims to drastically reduce travel time between key cities, paving the way for future high-speed rail expansion across the nation.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 1:37 PM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 2:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's first bullet train is set to begin its journey by 2027, with the Surat to Bilimora section slated for inauguration.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that construction on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has surpassed 80% completion.
This ambitious project, utilizing Japanese Shinkansen technology, aims to drastically reduce travel time between key cities, paving the way for future high-speed rail expansion across the nation.