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India.com
a day ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Bullet Train In India MASSIVE Update: Japan's Most Advanced Bullet Train likely to be introduced in India by…, E10 Shinkansen to run in…, top speed to be…
New Delhi: In a significant development that promises to give a major boost to India's Railway connectivity, Japan's most advanced and high-tech bullet train — the E10 Shinkansen — is set to be introduced on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. It is important to note that the E10 Shinkansen is yet to be launched in Japan. The train would be unveiled simultaneously in both India and Japan. The Japanese government has agreed to deploy this cutting-edge train technology as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. Currently, Japan operates E5 Shinkansen train sets and is preparing to roll out the E10 version — the same model that will be used for India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. India is expected to conduct trials with the E5 Shinkansen train set and may potentially operate services using the E10 Shinkansen in the future. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train tunnel Indian Railways has completed the first section of the undersea tunnel being constructed between Ghansoli and Shilphata. Additionally, a 310 km viaduct and 15 river bridges have been completed. However, track laying and station construction are still underway. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Here are some of the key details Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train is India's first high-speed rail corridor train. Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will have a total length of 508 kms corridor. Out of the 508 kms, 348 km is in Gujarat and 156 in Maharashtra. A 21-km section of the high-speed rail corridor will be underground 7 kms will pass through a sea tunnel and 5 km through a mountain tunnel. The top speed on India's first bullet train corridor will be 320 km per hour. The 508-km stretch will pass from 12 stations including Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora, Vapi in Gujarat and Boisar, Virar, Thane and Mumbai in Maharashtra. The estimated time that the bullet train will take to cover the distance between Ahmedabad and Mumbai as per the corridor plan is 2 hours 58 minutes. The stations falling on the bullet train project will have facilities like ample seating, clear signage, high quality restrooms, nurseries and baggage lockers. Trial runs of E3 Shinkansen bullet train The trial runs of the E3 Shinkansen bullet train—slated to operate on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor—had begun in Japan. According to the reports, Japan is giving two Shinkansen bullet trains to India for the country's first bullet train project. The test run for the high-speed rail is now being fine-tuned to withstand tough weather conditions.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Japan and India To Unveil New Bullet Train in High-Speed Rail Collaboration
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will become the launch site for Japan's next-generation E10 Shinkansen bullet trains. The Indian Ministry of Railways announced on Monday that the E10 trains, the successor to Japan's current generation of E5 Shinkansen, would make their debut in both countries simultaneously. Newsweek contacted the Ministry of Railways and the Japanese Ministry of Transport via email for more information on the announcement. An E5 Shinkansen bullet train on tracks in Japan, Tokyo, on May 16, 2012. An E5 Shinkansen bullet train on tracks in Japan, Tokyo, on May 16, 2012. Getty Images Why It Matters The introduction of E10 trains in India shows that there are deepening economic and technological ties with Japan. Japan's bullet trains are a huge part of the country's culture and the envy of the infrastructure world, so the fact that they are willing to share the spotlight with India suggests a high level of trust between the two nations. What To Know The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train initiative will use the E10 model following initial testing of E5s. The E10 series is set for commercial debut in Japan in 2030, at the same anticipated time that the Indian rail project will provide full connectivity to Mumbai. The Indian Ministry of Railways said in a statement on Monday: "The Japanese Shinkansen [system] is currently running E5 trains. Next generation trains are E10. "In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan." The rollout will be the first time Japan has introduced its most advanced rail technology abroad in sync with its own domestic launch. According to the Ministry of Railways, trials for the high-speed trains are scheduled between 2026 and 2027, while full-scale commercial service is targeted for 2027. The trains will connect 12 stations with an end-to-end travel time of just over two hours for limited-stop services, achieving speeds of almost 200 miles per hour, and crossing Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Maharashtra. Earlier in this week, rumors emerged that the Indian government would not be partnering with Japan to run their trains on the project, and would instead be using Indian-made trains. However, the Ministry said that these reports were inaccurate, and that the partnership with Japan remained in effect. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad project began work in September 2017, with construction accelerating in the years after the pandemic. Of 12 planned stations, five are complete, with several others nearing completion. Fifteen river bridges have been constructed, with four close to completion. What People Are Saying India's Press Information Bureau said on Tuesday, in response to reports that the Japanese collaboration had been canceled: "Some articles and social media posts claim that the Ministry of Railways has decided to not run the Japanese bullet train on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. "This claim is misleading. The Railway Ministry has made no such decision. Work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is progressing as per the planned schedule." What Happens Next Commercial operations are expected by 2027, with the E10 debut anticipated in 2030 to coincide with Japan's own rollout.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Next-gen bullet train to debut in India and Japan simultaneously: Railways
The Ministry of Railways Monday said that the next-generation Japanese bullet train — the E10 Shinkansen — will be introduced in India and Japan simultaneously. The statement comes at a time when the questions are being raised over the delay in finalising the procurement deal for the E5 Shinkansen model which is supposed to run on India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail (MAHSR) corridor. 'The Japanese Shinkansen [system] is currently running E5 trains. Next generation trains are E10. In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan,' said the Ministry. The Ministry claimed there was no delay in the project's execution and that trials would be conducted in 2026-27 as per schedule. Meanwhile, Indian Railways' Integral Coach Factory in Chennai has awarded a tender to state-run BEML Ltd to manufacture two high-speed trainsets, with a test speed of 280 kmph, that will be somewhat similar to the Japanese bullet train. The Ministry said the entire 508-km corridor is being developed with Shinkansen technology. Out of the total length, 465.38 km is being built on viaducts — a bridge with a series of spans that is supported by piers or towers. On July 9, the first breakthrough was achieved in the 21-km tunnel which is being constructed between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata in Maharashtra, marking the successful completion of a 2.7-km section of the tunnel. Five kilometres of the tunnel are being excavated using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) between Shilphata and Ghansoli, while the remaining 16-km will be excavated using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). This tunnel stretch also includes a 7-km undersea section beneath Thane creek. Along with this, a total of 310-km of viaduct construction has also been completed. 'A total of 15 river bridges are completed and 4 are in the advanced stages of construction. Out of 12 stations, 5 are completed and 3 more are now reaching completion stage. The station at BKC is an engineering marvel, as it will be located 32.5 m below ground and the foundation is designed to support the construction of a 95 m high building above ground. Apart from this project, the future corridors are also under active consideration,' said the ministry in a statement. The foundation stone for the project was laid in September 2017. The total estimated cost is Rs 1.08 lakh crore. The project will have a total of 12 stations, travel time 2 hours and 7 minutes (with limited stops) and operational speed of 320 kilometers per hour. It will pass through Gujarat (348 km), Dadra and Nagar Haveli (4 km) and Maharashtra (156 km).
