India's first bullet train would be operational by August 15, 2027, India's 81st Independence Day, according to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, indicating that the nation is poised to enter the era of high-speed rail transport.
In a press conference, the minister verified the historic milestone and expressed confidence in reaching the goal by urging people to "buy bullet train tickets for Independence Day 2027."
Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor
The first bullet train will travel 508 kilometers along the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. With the ability to operate trains at up to 320 km/h, this showpiece project is India's most ambitious rail infrastructure development, significantly reducing travel times between the two major metropolises.
The corridor will link important areas and cities like:
Mumbai
Thane
Surat and Vapi
Vadodara and Bharuch
Ahmedabad
The route will be implemented in stages, with portions opening gradually from Surat to Bilimora, then to Vapi, and finally to Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
What Travelers Should Know About This
When it is operational, the bullet train service will revolutionize travel in western India by improving the speed and comfort of lengthy trips. When compared to the current conventional rail services, the complete corridor will significantly shorten the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to less than two hours and twenty minutes.
An Advancement in the Modernization of Indian Railways
An important step toward updating India's transportation system is this project. International collaboration and cutting-edge engineering standards are being used in the development of the train systems, funding, and technology. This shift to high-speed rail is also supported by the confidence sparked by the past success of trains like Vande Bharat Express.
India's first bullet train is expected to be a historic accomplishment in the nation's railway history on August 15, 2027, thanks to steady progress and a precise schedule established by the government.