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Proposed design of Thane bullet train station (Image: NHSRCL)

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Why Thane station is being built 12 metres above ground

August 26, 2026 1:42 pm

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train's Thane station is being built 12 metres above ground. Here’s why the elevated design was chosen and what it means.

India's bullet train network will use one standard design across 4,000 km (Image generated using AI)

Centre plans standard design for bullet train network across 7 new corridors

July 25, 2026 1:10 pm

India is planning to adopt a single standard design for its future 4,000 km bullet train network. Here's why

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor will get India's first high-speed electrification system capable of supporting trains at 320 kmph. (Image: NHSRCL)

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor to get India's first high-speed electrification for 320 kmph operations

July 23, 2026 9:17 am

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor will feature India's first high-speed electrification system designed for trains operating at speeds of up to 320 kmph.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Second TBM starts undersea tunnel work (Image: NHSRCL)

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Second TBM begins excavating India's first undersea tunnel

July 18, 2026 7:26 pm

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has reached another milestone as the second tunnel boring machine begins excavating India's first undersea rail tunnel.

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Japan ex-minister claims ‘recklessness’ on bullet train project, India rejects

July 18, 2026 4:42 am

Jaiswal said signalling equipment has been ordered accordingly and is in line with international specifications. “No Japanese offer was received in this context. The project execution is in line with the common goal of starting the high speed train project at the earliest,” he said.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will initially operate with Indian high-speed trains, while Japan will introduce its next-generation E10 Shinkansen in 2030. (Image: MEA/Image generated using AI)

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to start with Indian trains, Japan to provide E10 series in 2030: MEA

July 18, 2026 1:02 pm

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will initially run with Indian high-speed trains, while Japan will provide the next-generation E10 Shinkansen in 2030, the MEA said.

Bombay High Court bats for afforestation near Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train-linked transmission line project

July 14, 2026 11:36 pm

While hearing a plea seeking permission to fell nearly 850 mangrove trees for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train-linked transmission line project, the Bombay High Court asked authorities to explore compensatory afforestation closer to the affected area instead of hundreds of kilometres away.