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India.com
11 hours ago
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Work on 8 stations of bullet train project to get complete by..., bullet train will start running from...
Work on 8 stations of bullet train project to get complete by..., bullet train will start running from... The Gujarat part of the bullet train corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by December 2027 and the entire project from Maharashtra to Sabarmati section is expected to be completed by December 2029. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gave this information in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project (508 km) is under construction with technical and financial assistance from Japan. Where will be your stoppages? He said the project will pass through Gujarat, Maharashtra and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and is planned to have stoppages at 12 stations in Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar , Vapi, Bilimora , Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati. Vaishnav said, 'The Gujarat part of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by December 2027. The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by December 2029.' When will work on these 8 stations be complete? According to the Indian Express report, the Vapi to Sabarmati section of the MAHSR corridor is targeted to be completed by December 2027. The Vapi-Sabarmati train section will have 8 stations. These include Vapi, Bilimora , Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati. The Minister said the total estimated cost of the project is about Rs 1,08,000 crore, out of which Japan International Cooperation Agency is funding 81 per cent i.e. Rs 88,000 crore and the remaining 19 per cent i.e. Rs 20,000 crore will be funded through contribution from the Ministry of Railways (50 per cent) and Governments of Maharashtra (25 per cent) and Gujarat (25 per cent).
Indian Express
a day ago
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- Indian Express
Railways targets to complete these 8 Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train stations by 2027
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: The Ministry of Railways is working in full swing for the completion of India's first bullet train project. The 508-km-long bullet train project stretches from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor is being implemented by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is being developed at a total estimated cost of Rs 1,08,000 crore. Out of these, Cumulative Financial expenditure of Rs 78,839 crore has been incurred on the project till June 30, 2025. The Ministry of Railways is targeting to complete Gujarat portion of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train by 2027. In a written reply in Lok Sabha on July 23, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, 'The Gujarat portion of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by Dec, 2027.' The Minister was responding to a question raised by Lok Sabha MPs Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal and Devusinh Chauhan. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor will have 12 stations. These are: Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati. Thus, the national transporter will complete Vapi to Sabarmati section of the MAHSR corridor by December 2027. The Vapi-Sabarmati bullet train section will have eight stations – Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati. Additionally, the Railways has also targeted to complete the entire MAHSR project by 2029. 'The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by Dec, 2029,' the minister said. Earlier this month, the first breakthrough was achieved in the 21 km long tunnel being constructed between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata in Maharashtra, marking the successful completion of a 27 km continuous tunnel section. Out of the total 21 km tunnel, 5 km is being constructed using the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) between Shilphata and Ghansoli, while the remaining 16 km will be built using Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). The tunnel also includes a 7 km long undersea section beneath Thane Creek. Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
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- Deccan Herald
Bullet train from Maharashtra to Sabarmati to be ready by 2029
Work in the Gujarat portion of the bullet train corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by December 2027 and the entire project from Maharashtra to the Sabarmati section is expected to be over by December 2029, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Providing an update on the country's most ambitious project after some members asked questions regarding the status of its construction, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (508 km) is under execution with technical and financial assistance from Japan. It is passing through Gujarat, Maharashtra and Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 12 stations planned at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati, he added. "The Gujarat portion of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by Dec, 2027. The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by Dec, 2029," Vaishnaw said in a written reply. He maintained that as it is a very complex and technology intensive project, its exact competition timelines can be reasonably ascertained after the completion of all associated works of civil structures, track, electrical, signaling and telecommunication and supply of trainsets. The minister said the total estimated cost of the project is approximately Rs. 1,08,000 crore, out of which Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is funding 81 per cent i.e. Rs. 88,000 crore and the balance 19 per cent i.e. Rs. 20,000 crore will be funded through equity contributions from the Ministry of Railways (50 per cent) and governments of Maharashtra (25 per cent) and Gujarat (25 per cent). A cumulative financial expenditure of Rs. 78,839 crore has been incurred on the project till June 30, he said.
News18
6 days ago
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- News18
India's Bullet Train Network To Expand, Here's What's Next After Mumbai-Ahmedabad
Last Updated: 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. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
6 days ago
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- India.com
Bullet Train Project completion date REVEALED! Indian Railways gives massive update, work will be completed by..., it will cost...
Bullet Train: In a major development that promises to make the traveling experience of Rail passengers better and convenient. The operations of the much-awaited bullet train will commence soon in the country. According to the latest reports, the work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed bullet train is progressing rapidly with Japan's assistance. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has finally revealed the expected completion date for the project. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the bullet train corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati will be completed by December 2027. The minister further added that the entire project from Maharashtra to the Sabarmati section is expected to be completed by December 2029. The high-speed rail project covering 508 kilometers between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is likely to be completed by December 2029. While addressing the Parliament, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the bullet train project is highly complex and technically intensive, and an exact completion timeline can only be determined once all related construction works—such as civil structures, tracks, electrical systems, signaling and telecommunication, and train set supply—are completed. Here are some of the key details: The MAHSR (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail) project is being built with technical and financial assistance from the Japanese government. The project passes through the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The project plans to build 12 stations at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati. Bullet Train Costing: The Railway Minister said that as of June 30, 2025, a total of Rs 78,839 crore has been spent on the project. The total estimated cost of the MAHSR (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail) project is around Rs 1,08,000 crore Out of Rs 1,08,000 crore, 81 percent — approximately ₹88,000 crore — is being funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The remaining 19 percent — about ₹20,000 crore — is being funded through equity contributions by the Ministry of Railways (50 percent) and the state governments of Maharashtra and Gujarat (25 percent each). Why is there a delay in the Bullet Train project? The Union Minister,while addressing the Parliament, said that the project was impacted until 2021 due to delays in land acquisition in Maharashtra. However, at present, the entire land required for the MAHSR project (1,389.5 hectares) has been acquired. The final location survey and geotechnical investigations have also been completed, and the alignment has been finalized. Additionally, all statutory approvals related to wildlife, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), and forests have been obtained, and all civil contracts for the project have been awarded.
