Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Trial Runs To Start In 2026; Operations To Begin In Gujarat By 2027-End

Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train

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Phase 1

[{"selector":"#anim-4777b080-d742-43a5-97ee-3cd02b75dbbb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(7.392857163620718%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The first phase of operations may begin before the Gujarat Assembly election due in December 2027. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Surat And Bilimora

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Elevated Corridor

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Current Progress

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Land Acquisition Done

[{"selector":"#anim-ee909ff7-3cd3-452e-b5f1-b9888a13a8f5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.4089993207724163%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Land acquisition for the project has been completed, and track laying has begun in Gujarat. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Undersea Tunnel

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Funded By JICA

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[{"selector":"#anim-86150d50-7638-4e26-9c6c-d7efecb54439 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(2.5714285786506785%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Are you looking forward to the commencement of this train? Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)