Bullet train to be operational in 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's first bullet train will be operational in 2026, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced here on Thursday.
India's first bullet train will be operational in 2026, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced here on Thursday.
The project is to provide a loan to the Government of India for the construction of a high-speed rail with the introduction of Japan’s Shinkansen system between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Though it was initially planned for completion by 2023, the project has witnessed multiple extensions since then. If the pace of execution is any indication, the timeline for completion of the bullet train project is likely to go beyond 2028.
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The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) issued a letter of acceptance on Sunday, which confirmed the contract.
Maharashtra Government has committed that issues involving transfer of land for BKC underground station and Vikroli for tunnel shaft will be resolved by September.
Referring to the Centre's ambitious bullet train project, which has faced stiff opposition from farmers and tribals whose lands are to be acquired, Thackeray said there should be a comprehensive discussion on its viability.
The present estimates suggest that the cost of the entire project would be Rs1.08 lakh crore and attempts are being made to finish the project by December 2023.
As many as 3,498 people from Palghar will be affected due to the bullet train project, said Raote.
The bullet trains are expected to run at 350 km per hour covering the 508 km stretch in about two hours. In comparison, trains currently plying on the route take over seven hours to travel the distance, whereas flights take about an hour.
