Work on the Bullet Train project is progressing rapidly. The entire nation is eagerly awaiting the commencement of operations for this train, which is designed to travel at a speed of 320 km per hour. Running between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, this will be the country’s first train to travel under the sea.508 km Distance Covered in Just 2 Hours
India’s first bullet train will cover a distance of 508 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in just 2 hours, a journey that currently takes over 7 hours to complete. Travelling at a speed of 320 km per hour, this high-speed train will cover the route in a mere 127 minutes. During its journey between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, the train will make stops at 12 stations, including Mumbai (BKC), Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati. According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s first bullet train is aiming to hit the tracks and commence operations on August 15, 2027. This translates to an expenditure of Rs 212.44 crore per kilometer.
The train will traverse 25 bridges along its journey 21 of which are located in Gujarat and 4 in Maharashtra. The entire project incorporates 28 steel bridges, while 25 bridges have been constructed over rivers.
A 21-kilometer-long tunnel is currently being constructed as part of this comprehensive project. The initial 7 kilometers of this tunnel will pass directly beneath the seabed. Construction work on the tunnel is progressing rapidly near Thane in Mumbai. Five kilometers of the tunnel have already been constructed. The construction of all eight stations in Gujarat under the Bullet Train project has been completed. Work is progressing rapidly in Thane, Virar, and Boisar in Maharashtra. Excavation work at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is nearly complete, and a 4.8-kilometer stretch between Ghansoli and Shilphata has already been constructed. Out of the 25 river bridges planned for the route, the construction of 17 has been completed.
