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India's ambitious bullet train project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad is advancing rapidly. Significant progress has been made on the 508-km corridor, including viaduct construction and land acquisition. The nation eagerly awaits the launch of its first high-speed rail service, promising significantly reduced travel times between the two major cities.

India’s first bullet train is currently being manufactured by Bengaluru-based BEML and is likely to be ready by 2027.

India's first bullet train, destined for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, has had its design unveiled by Indian Railways. This ambitious project, spanning 508 km, is progressing with station foundation work completed in Gujarat and ongoing construction in Maharashtra, including an undersea tunnel. The initiative aims to boost indigenous high-speed rail capabilities.

bullet train corridor planned for Uttar Pradesh, says railway minister

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a roadmap for southern India's transportation, highlighting a proposed bullet train network connecting key cities like Amaravati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai. This initiative aims to foster economic integration by drastically reducing travel times.

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Trains, globally recognized for their safety, surprisingly lack seat belts. Experts explain this is due to their controlled environment, fixed tracks, and gradual deceleration. Unlike cars and planes, trains' design, including energy-absorbing interiors, makes seat belts potentially hazardous. Even high-speed trains like Japan's Shinkansen operate without them, prioritizing passenger mobility and safety through other means.

Train coach colours serve as a visual language, differentiating train types, categories, and service levels for travellers. Blue signifies standard trains, red indicates safer LHB coaches, green denotes budget options, and white points to semi-high-speed services. These colours also reflect the evolution of railway technology.

India's first indigenous high-speed train, the B-28 trainset, is slated for rollout by April 2027 on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. A dedicated manufacturing facility, 'Aditya', has been inaugurated in Bengaluru. This marks a significant technological leap, with plans for further expansion including the Bengaluru-Chennai corridor, aiming to drastically cut travel times and build a self-reliant high-speed rail ecosystem.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Madgaon (Goa). This scenic route, previously challenging due to Western Ghats gradients, will soon offer faster travel. The service, operated by South Western Railway, aims to boost tourism by linking three popular destinations.

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