US Edition'Really Good Progress': Vaishnaw Inspects Bullet Train Project Work, Says 'Unique' Tech In Focus
The first 50-km Surat to Bilimora section is set to open in 2027 with advanced safety and track technologies introduced, benefiting future Indian infrastructure projects, officials said.
- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Surat on Saturday to review the progress of the high-speed rail construction underway between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
- The ambitious 508 km high-speed rail corridor will connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad and is expected to partially open in 2027 due to rapid progress.
- Surat to Bilimora will be the first operational 50-km section, with work advancing on stations, track laying, turnouts, and passenger amenities.
- Vaishnaw said "several new technologies" enable train speeds of 320-340 km/h, which may benefit other infrastructure projects nationwide.
- Upon completion, every train on the route will make a stop at Surat station, which is designed as a multimodal transport hub equipped with amenities to improve passenger convenience and ensure seamless connectivity.
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that the country's first bullet train will start running on a 50-km stretch between Surat and Bilimora by 2027 and the entire stretch will be operational by 2029.
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