Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: A Leap into High-Speed Rail
Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 300kmph: The making of the bullet train
The Indian Express
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The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, spanning 508 km, is set to revolutionize travel in India with trains running at speeds of up to 320 km/h. This ambitious project, costing approximately ₹1.98 lakh crore (roughly $24 billion USD), is backed by Japanese technology and aims for completion by 2029.
- 01The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor will feature trains capable of reaching speeds up to 320 km/h.
- 02The project is estimated to cost ₹1.98 lakh crore (about $24 billion USD) and is part of a broader plan for 8 high-speed rail lines across India.
- 03Over 90% of the train's route will be elevated, with significant engineering challenges including 26.22 km of tunnels.
- 04Japanese technology and expertise play a crucial role, with training provided to Indian engineers.
- 05The project is expected to be operational by 2029, with the first segment from Surat to Bilimora completed by August 2027.
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The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, a flagship project in India's transportation sector, is under construction with an expected operational date of 2029. Spanning 508 km, the corridor will feature trains that can travel at speeds of up to 320 km/h. The project, which began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation in September 2017, is estimated to cost ₹1.98 lakh crore (approximately $24 billion USD) and is part of a larger initiative to develop 8 high-speed rail lines totaling 4,000 km. Significant engineering feats include the construction of over 36,000 track slabs and 26.22 km of tunnels, including India's first 7-km undersea tunnel beneath Thane creek. The project is heavily supported by Japan, which provides technology and training to Indian engineers. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is expected to transform travel dynamics in India, making high-speed rail a viable option for millions.
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The high-speed rail project is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, enhancing connectivity and economic growth in the region.
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