Bullet train experiences being logged for future projects: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the under-construction bullet train station at Surat in Gujarat and reviewed the progress of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor.

He also interacted with the team of India’s first bullet train project and enquired about the progress of the project, including adherence to speed and timetable targets. Workers assured him that the project was advancing smoothly without any difficulties.

They told the PM about the rigorous design and engineering control processes. Modi said as the experiences gained in the bullet train project were being recorded and compiled like a reference book, the country could move decisively towards large-scale implementation of bullet trains. Maintaining such records could benefit future students and contribute to nation-building, he added.

The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor spans approximately 508 km, covering 352 km in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and 156 km in Maharashtra.

It will connect major cities, including Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora, Vapi, Boisar, Virar, Thane and Mumbai, marking a transformative step in India’s transportation infrastructure.

Built with advanced engineering techniques on a par with international standards, the project features 465 km (about 85 per cent of the route) on viaducts, ensuring minimal land disturbance and enhanced safety. So far, 326 km of viaduct work has been completed, and 17 of the 25 river bridges have been constructed.

Upon completion, the bullet train will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to nearly two hours. The project is expected to boost business, tourism and economic activity along the entire corridor, catalysing regional development.