First look of India's inaugural bullet train unveiled, Railways share picture
The first look of India's inaugural bullet train, connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad, has been unveiled. The high-speed rail corridor will cover 508 kilometers and connect 12 stations. Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stone for the project in 2017, with operations expected to begin by August 2027.
- ▪The bullet train will connect major cities including Mumbai, Surat, and Ahmedabad.
- ▪The project is estimated to cost ₹1.1 lakh crore and includes eight mountain tunnels.
- ▪Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that work is progressing smoothly and on schedule.
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First look of India's proposed bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad unveiled, Railways shares imageFirst look of India's inaugural bullet train unveiled, Railways share pictureUpdated on: May 18, 2026 5:36 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link The first glimpse of India’s proposed bullet train, planned for the Ahmedabad to Mumbai route, has been revealed at the ministry of railways in New Delhi.A picture of the country's first proposed bullet train has been displayed at the Ministry of Railways.An image of the modern high-speed train has been placed at Gate Number 4 of the ministry of railways building, news agency ANI reported.The Mumbai to Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will cover a distance of 508 kilometres and connect 12 stations, including Mumbai (Bandra Kurla Complex),…
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