A bullet train project is under grip in India. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

India Embraces Bullet Train Technology with Japan’s Support
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Aug. 30 aboard the Tohoku Shinkansen. (Captured from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s X account)

India’s decision to adopt ‘bullet train’ technology further symbolizes its commitment to retool its railroad infrastructure. It stands as a new achievement in bilateral cooperation between us on high-speed travel and should offer a safer, faster, and higher-standard service.

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East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) is working on the E10 series train for this project. The company already operates the E5 series, and it started the design stage of the E10 series in March with advanced braking and automation systems.

E10 Series: India’s Leap to High-Speed Rail

The E10 series maintains the E5’s top speed of 320 kmh, but features improved emergency braking with reduced stopping distances by around 15%. This is an improved safety and operational efficiency feature for India’s future high-speed corridor.

The JIC is also constructing a network in cooperation with Indian companies. Since January, 16 Indian trainees working for India’s high-speed rail authority have received conductor training in Fukushima Prefecture.

Technological Exchange and Future Plans

Development of the E10 is based on technology from Japan’s Alfa-X experimental train, which can reach 360 kph and is designed for driverless operation. These developments makes it possible to implement high-bandwidth, next generation systems in India seamlessly.

Japan’s Ecodrive Technology is set to put India second in line based on high speed expertise, after Taiwan in the region, as far as the high speed development story in Asia is concerned, Commercial operations are expected start in Japan by 2030.

Source: www.asahi.com

What is India’s first bullet train project?

This is India’s first bullet train and will be built with the cooperation of Japan to bring high-speed rail systems in the country that will help ensure safe and stable transportation system for the Indian people.

When can we expect the E10 series trains to run in Japan?

In Japan, JR East will operate the E10 series for commercial service by the fiscal 2030, equipped with the latest braking system and automated driving system to provide greater safety and improved acceleration performance.

How does the bullet train change the landscape of India-Japan relations?

The bullet train represents the deepening of friendship and cooperation in technology transfer, infrastructure construction and personnel training between the two sides.

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