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India’s first bullet train to be ready by August 15, 2027 – All you need to know

India Bullet Train Project Update: The country’s first bullet train will pass though – Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

3 min readUpdated: Jan 1, 2026 06:33 PM IST

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is currently executing the country’s first bullet train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

India First High-Speed Bullet: The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is currently executing the country’s first bullet train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

Bullet train in India, India First High-Speed Bullet Train Launch Date: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced that India’s first bullet train will be ready by August 15, 2027. Addressing the media at Rail Bhawan, the minister said the first high-speed train will operate on the Surat–Bilimora stretch. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is currently executing the country’s first bullet train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

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Bullet train project in India

The Railway Minister added that the bullet train corridor will be commissioned in a phased manner. He said the first operational section will be the Surat–Bilimora stretch, followed by Vapi–Surat. After then, the Vapi–Ahmedabad section will be opened, after which services will begin on the Thane–Ahmedabad stretch. The entire Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will be operational in the final phase, he added.

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train stations

The 508-km long Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project will have 12 stations namely – Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train project cost

The total estimated cost of MAHSR project is Rs 1,08,000 crore (approximately). Of these, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is funding 81% of the project cost i.e. Rs. 88,000 crores.

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Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train project completion date

The Ministry of Railways has targeted to complete entire MAHSR (Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail) project by December 2029. Once operational, it will reduce travel time Mumbai and Ahmedabad to just 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes).

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Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train project latest update

As of December 9, 2025:

Out of 508 km, 330 km viaduct and 408 km pier work has been completed
17 river bridges, 05 PSC (pre stressed concrete) and 11 steel bridges, first 130 m span of 230 m long steel bridge are completed
More than 4.7 lakhs noise barriers installed along 235 km of stretch
⁠260 track km (130 route km) of RC track bed construction completed
Around 3700 OHE masts installed covering approx. 85 route km of the mainline viaduct
Excavation work on 07 mountain tunnels in Palghar district in progress
5 km of NATM tunnel out of 21 km of tunnel between BKC and Shilphata (in Maharashtra) is excavated
Construction of Rolling Stock depots at Surat and Ahmedabad are in progress
Superstructure work on all stations in Gujarat is at advanced stage. Work has started on all three elevated stations and base slab casting at Mumbai underground station in Maharashtra is in progress

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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