India's Bullet Train Network To Expand, Here's What's Next After Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Railways begin planning bullet train routes beyond Gujarat-Maharashtra corridor.
India is gearing up for the next phase of its bullet train revolution.
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has officially begun preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for new high-speed rail routes across the country.
This step marks a major push to extend the bullet train network beyond the ongoing Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
NHSRCL, a joint venture between the Central Government and various state governments, is responsible for implementing high-speed rail projects throughout India.
Why is Expansion Being Considered?
As per The Indian Express, in a recent written reply to the Lok Sabha on July 23, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government is actively working on expanding the high-speed rail (HSR) network. The aim is to improve connectivity between key commercial, economic, and tourist cities.
However, Vaishnaw also highlighted that bullet train projects are highly capital-intensive, and new routes will be approved based on several factors — technical feasibility, financial viability, traffic demand, and availability of funds.
These corridors are being studied to understand the demand, cost, and benefits of running bullet trains on these routes.
When Will the First Bullet Train Start?
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is India's first bullet train route. It is being developed with help from the Government of Japan, both technically and financially.
The government aims to complete the Gujarat stretch (Vapi to Sabarmati) by December 2027, and the entire route including Maharashtra by December 2029.
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