The Ministry of Railways has recently shared an exciting update on the construction of India’s first Bullet Train project. In a tweet, the ministry released a video that captures the significant progress in track-laying work for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. This development marks a crucial milestone in the ambitious project aimed at transforming travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
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The video highlights the advanced track-laying techniques being utilized, showcasing the dedication to ensuring the project’s timely completion. Once operational, this high-speed rail line is expected to dramatically reduce travel time between the two major cities to just a few hours, revolutionizing the transport sector in India.
About the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR) is an under-construction high-speed rail line connecting Mumbai, India’s financial hub, with Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat. Construction commenced in April 2020, and the 352 km section through Gujarat is projected to be fully operational by 2027.
The first segment, a 50 km stretch from Surat to Bilimora, is anticipated to open in August 2026, while the remaining section to Mumbai is expected to be completed by the end of 2028.