What is the current status of Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project?

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Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train 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. Balance 19% cost i.e. Rs. 20,000 crores will be funded through equity contribution from Ministry of Railways (50%) and State Governments of Maharashtra (25%) and Gujarat (25%). Till June 30, 2025, the Cumulative Financial expenditure of Rs. 78,839/- crore has been incurred on the project.

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In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashiwni Vaishnaw said that all the civil contracts of the project have been awarded. “Out of total 28 tender packages, 24 tender packages have been awarded,” he said. The Union Minister further added that the work of the under-sea tunnel (21Kms approx.) has also started. “Till now, 392 km of pier construction, 329 km of Girder Casting and 308 km of Girder launching have been completed,” Vaishnaw added.

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train project completion date

The Railway Minister also stated that 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 Dec, 2029. However, Bullet train project is a very complex and technology intensive Project,” he noted.