Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: India to get its 1st high-speed rail service by 2027; check key features, travel time & more

India’s first bullet train is set to begin its journey by 2027, with the Surat to Bilimora section slated for inauguration. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that construction on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor has surpassed 80% completion. This ambitious project, utilizing Japanese Shinkansen technology, aims to drastically reduce travel time between key cities, paving the way for future high-speed rail expansion across the nation.