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Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Business
- 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.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- 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.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Maharashtra-Sabarmati bullet train corridor to be ready by 2029: Govt
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 ₹1,08,000 crore, out of which Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is funding 81 per cent i.e. ₹88,000 crore and the balance 19 per cent i.e. ₹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 ₹78,839 crore has been incurred on the project till June 30, he said. "The delay in land acquisition in Maharashtra has impacted the project till 2021. However, currently, entire land (1389.5 Ha.) for MAHSR project has been acquired," he added. The minister stated that the final location survey and geotechnical investigation have been completed and alignment finalized along with obtaining all statutory clearances relating to wildlife, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and forest clearance. Updating on the ongoing construction work, he said all the civil contracts of the project have been awarded. "Out of a total 28 tender packages, 24 tender packages have been awarded. Till now, 392 km of pier construction, 329 km of girder casting and 308 km of girder launching have been completed. The work of the under-sea tunnel (21 km approx.) has also started," Vaishnaw said. He added, "In order to expand the HSR network in India beyond MAHSR corridor and to meet the growing passenger demand between major cities of commercial/economic and tourist importance, detailed project report (DPRs) are being prepared by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL)." According to the railway minister, HSR projects are highly capital-intensive and any decision for taking up new project is based on many factors such as technical feasibility, financial and economic viability, traffic demand and availability of funds and financing options etc. "Commercial operation of MAHSR project involves an affordable fare-structure for the services taking into account the socio-economic conditions of the clientele for optimum patronage of the HSR sectors," Vaishnaw said.
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train by 2029? Railway Minister shares big update
Work on 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 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 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 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, signalling and telecommunication and supply of minister said the total estimated cost of the project is approximately Rs 1,08,000 crore, out of which the 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 the 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."The delay in land acquisition in Maharashtra has impacted the project till 2021. However, currently, the entire land for the MAHSR project has been acquired," he minister stated that the final location survey and geotechnical investigation have been completed and alignment finalised along with obtaining all statutory clearances relating to wildlife, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and forest on the ongoing construction work, he said all the civil contracts for the project have been awarded."Out of a total 28 tender packages, 24 tender packages have been awarded. Till now, 392 km of pier construction, 329 km of girder casting and 308 km of girder launching have been completed. The work on the under-sea tunnel (21 km approx.) has also started," Vaishnaw added, "In order to expand the HSR network in India beyond the MAHSR corridor and to meet the growing passenger demand between major cities of commercial/economic and tourist importance, detailed project reports (DPRs) are being prepared by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL)."According to the railway minister, HSR projects are highly capital-intensive and any decision for taking up a new project is based on many factors such as technical feasibility, financial and economic viability, traffic demand and availability of funds and financing options, operation of the MAHSR project involves an affordable fare structure for the services, taking into account the socio-economic conditions of the clientele for optimum patronage of the HSR sectors," Vaishnaw said.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Japan#Maharashtra#Gujarat#Ahmedabad#Mumbai
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Entire bullet train project from Maharashtra to Sabarmati expected to be ready by 2029: Vaishnaw
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 (July 23, 2025). 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 December 2027. The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by December 2029,' Mr. 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, signalling and telecommunication and supply of trainsets. The minister said the total estimated cost of the project is approximately ₹1,08,000 crore, out of which Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is funding 81% i.e. ₹88,000 crore and the balance 19% i.e. ₹20,000 crore will be funded through equity contributions from the Ministry of Railways (50%) and governments of Maharashtra (25%) and Gujarat (25%). 'A cumulative financial expenditure of ₹78,839 crore has been incurred on the project till June 30,' he said. 'The delay in land acquisition in Maharashtra has impacted the project till 2021. However, currently, entire land (1389.5 Ha.) for MAHSR project has been acquired,' he added. The minister stated that the final location survey and geotechnical investigation have been completed, and alignment finalised along with obtaining all statutory clearances relating to wildlife, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and forest clearance. Updating on the ongoing construction work, he said all the civil contracts of the project have been awarded. 'Out of a total 28 tender packages, 24 tender packages have been awarded. Till now, 392 km of pier construction, 329 km of girder casting and 308 km of girder launching have been completed. The work of the under-sea tunnel (21 km approx.) has also started,' Mr. Vaishnaw said. 'In order to expand the HSR network in India beyond MAHSR corridor and to meet the growing passenger demand between major cities of commercial/economic and tourist importance, detailed project report (DPRs) is being prepared by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL),' he added. According to the Railway Minister, HSR projects are highly capital-intensive and any decision for taking up new project is based on many factors such as technical feasibility, financial and economic viability, traffic demand and availability of funds and financing options etc. 'Commercial operation of the MAHSR project involves an affordable fare structure for the services, taking into account the socio-economic conditions of the clientele for optimum patronage of the HSR sectors,' Mr. Vaishnaw said.
