07 March 2024 – India is on track to finalize the procurement deal for 24 E5 Series Shinkansen trains (bullet trains) from Japan by the end of this month. With accelerated progress, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) aims to commence the first bullet train operation between Ahmedabad and Mumbai in June-July 2026.
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Details of the Development:
- NHSRCL plans to bid out all contracts, encompassing train procurement and the operating system, by August 15, 2024.
- The 508 km bullet train corridor will offer both ‘limited stop’ and ‘all stop’ services, with the Mumbai-Ahmedabad journey taking two hours for limited-stop trains and 2 hours and 45 minutes for others.
- Gujarat has achieved 48.3% progress, while Maharashtra stands at 22.5%, with an overall project progress of around 40% until January.
- Noteworthy progress includes completing over 100 km of viaduct and six river bridges in the past year.
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Impact and Conclusion:
The imminent conclusion of the procurement deal signifies a major milestone in India’s ambitious high-speed rail project. The accelerated progress and strategic bidding plans indicate a commitment to meeting timelines, with the first bullet train operation expected to revolutionize rail travel between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The project’s significant advancement in Gujarat, along with Maharashtra’s renewed focus on land handover, contributes to overcoming previous delays, showcasing a positive outlook for the transformative endeavor.
