Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train fares proposed to be competitive with existing Rail, Air travel: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw further said that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor has been designed for high-frequency operations with substantial passenger-carrying capacity. He added that the viability of the project has been assessed on a long-term basis, taking into account projected passenger demand, economic benefits, time savings and regional development.

“Bullet train project is a very complex and technology intensive Project. Considering the highest level of safety and associated maintenance protocols, Bullet train project has been designed with the support of Japanese railway. It is customized for Indian requirements and climatic conditions.

Timelines for the completion of the project can be reasonably ascertained after the completion of all associated works of Civil Structures, Track, Electrical, Signalling, Telecommunication and supply of Trainsets,” he said.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Route, Stations list

At present, the 508-km-long Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is under execution with technical and financial assistance from Government of Japan. The Project is passing through the States of
Gujarat, Maharashtra and Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 12 stations planned at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.

1,000 Indian engineers trained in Japanese methodology for Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train project

The Union Minister also added that about 1,000 Indian Engineers and Skilled workers have been trained for Japanese methodology and presently, track works are being executed under their supervision. “A Special Track training facility has been created at Surat for training and regular refresher courses,” he added.