Bullet Train Project to Transform Indian Transport by 2028

India’s first Bullet Train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is expected to begin operations by 2028, offering a fast, sustainable alternative to current travel options. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Developed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), the 508-kilometre project uses Japanese Shinkansen technology and features viaducts, stations, and a unique undersea tunnel.

Bullet Train to Boost Connectivity and Sustainability

The Bullet Train will drastically cut travel time between the two cities and shift passengers from carbon-heavy road and air travel to a cleaner, more efficient system.

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Maharashtra’s government aims to attract $50 billion in international infrastructure investment to expand a climate-friendly transport network across the state.

As part of this plan, the Vadhavan Port is under construction and expected to be operational in three to four years, easing pressure on Jawaharlal Nehru Port.

A new airport will also rise on reclaimed seabed near the port, modeled after global maritime hubs and linked to the bullet train network through an integrated station.

New Highways and Regional Growth Linked to Bullet Train

To improve regional access, a highway connecting Nashik to Vadhavan Port is underway, linking 17 districts and enhancing local economic opportunities through improved last-mile logistics.

The proposed Shaktipeeth Highway will connect Nagpur to Goa, providing a vital east-west route that supports trade, tourism, and more balanced development across Maharashtra.

Infrastructure experts praised the government’s intermodal strategy but warned of potential delays due to land acquisition and regulatory processes.

Despite past setbacks, officials say civil works, tunneling, and viaduct construction are progressing well, with project milestones now stabilizing.

Once launched, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed line will represent a breakthrough in India’s transport modernization, aligning with its carbon-reduction goals.

This project—combining advanced rail, ports, airports, and highways—demonstrates how integrated planning can drive sustainable, inclusive economic growth.

Source, photo: urbanacres.in

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