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India-Japan bullet train ties cracking? MEA says no
Published 17 July 2026 ยท local
Synopsis India has dismissed reports of differences with Japan regarding the high-speed rail project. Bilateral discussions on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor are progressing smoothly and remain
Synopsis India has dismissed reports of differences with Japan regarding the high-speed rail project. Bilateral discussions on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor are progressing smoothly and remain aligned.
India will deploy an indigenous train initially, as Japanese E10 trains arrive later. Construction work has progressed rapidly, with the first section opening in 2027.
Signalling equipment has been ordered and is in line with international specifications.
Published: July 17, 2026 โข 6:53 PM IST ยท Updated: July 17, 2026 โข 8:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India has dismissed reports of differences with Japan regarding the high-speed rail project.
Bilateral discussions on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor are progressing smoothly and remain aligned.
India will deploy an indigenous train initially, as Japanese E10 trains arrive later.
Construction work has progressed rapidly, with the first section opening in 2027. Signalling equipment has been ordered and is in line with international specifications.