NEW DELHI: India’s first bullet train will now cover a 100-km distance between Surat and Vapi in Gujarat during its inaugural run in August 2027, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. He added that once the entire Ahmadabad-Mumbai bullet train corridor is operational, the train will cover the stretch in less than two hours.The announcements came barely days after PM Narendra Modi visited Surat station.Earlier, Vaishnaw had said that the inaugural run would be on a 50 km stretch between Surat and Billimore. The minister’s new statement is being seen as an indication of the increased pace of progress.Vaishnaw told reporters, “The bullet train will cover the distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in one-hour-and-58 minutes while stopping at four stations. However, if it stops at all 12 stations, the entire distance will be covered in 2 hours and 17 minutes.” The entire project is likely to be completed in 2029.Despite the new commitment to the bullet train’s inaugural run, there is a lack of clarity on whether a Japanese Shinkansen or Indian made high speed train will operate on its first run.The country’s first 508-km long high-speed rail corridor is being constructed between Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) and Mumbai to operate a bullet train at 320 kmph. The foundation stone for the project was laid in 2017 and was initially planned to be ready by Dec 2023. However, land acquisition, forest clearance and other issues delayed the project.On Modi’s recent visit, the minister said the PM was happy with the pace of progress. “He said that whatever we have learnt from the project must be used elsewhere, not only in railways and other high speed projects, but in other different sectors as well. We have done one innovation after the other in this project. It is a complex project and the biggest challenge was its design,” Vaishnaw said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAnmol Bishnoi, Accused In Baba Siddique Murder Case, To Be Deported To India From USIndia-Russia Ties: EAM Jaishankar Meets President Putin In Moscow’Some Last-Mile Issues…’: Piyush Goyal Remarks On Trade Pact With EU And US, India’s Export GrowthThe Ghost Of Bastar Falls: What Madvi Hidma’s Death Means For India’s War Against Maoist InsurgencyBathani Tola: 30 years on, justice still elusive for Bihar’s worst caste massacreShashi Tharoor Praises PM Modi Again, Sparks Fresh Congress Rift After Attending Goenka Lecture’I Did Not Say…’: Prashant Kishor Takes U-Turn On Vow To Quit Politics If JDU Wins Bihar PollsIndia Will Sign Trade Deal Only When It Is ‘Fair, Equitable And Balanced’: Piyush GoyalNarayana Murthy Sparks Fresh Storm By Urging to Adopt China’s 996 Model, Work 72 Hours Every WeekIran Halts Visa Waiver For Indians Amid Criminal Exploitation And MEA Safety Warning Alerts123Photostories8 underrated South Indian rice dishes perfect for a light and healthy dinner5 animals that can survivein extremely cold temperatures6 lower ab workouts to strengthen your coreThis Guava Paneer Avocado Salad has 25 gms protein and why it needs a place in daily breakfast5 natural home remedies to detoxify the liverChia seeds in water vs chia seeds in milk: Which is more beneficial for healthFrom teeth-brushing battles to screen time: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s honest parenting tales7 Japanese techniques to overcome laziness and boost productivity in life10 date ideas in New York City that are not drinking or movies‘Dhurandhar’s Sara Arjun to Ananya Panday: 5 best celeb outfits of the day123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodaySheikh Hasina VerdictBihar Government FormationGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDak Prescott FianceSophie CunninghamJake Paul GirlfriendKevin DurantBecky LynchDetroit Tigers WifeAuston MatthewsGiannis AntetokounmpoMichael PhelpsWho is Ella Hakkinen
NEW DELHI: India’s first bullet train will now cover a 100-km distance between Surat and Vapi in Gujarat during its inaugural run in August 2027, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. He added that once the entire Ahmadabad-Mumbai bullet train corridor is operational, the train will cover the stretch in less than two hours.The announcements came barely days after PM Narendra Modi visited Surat station.Earlier, Vaishnaw had said that the inaugural run would be on a 50 km stretch between Surat and Billimore. The minister’s new statement is being seen as an indication of the increased pace of progress.Vaishnaw told reporters, “The bullet train will cover the distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in one-hour-and-58 minutes while stopping at four stations. However, if it stops at all 12 stations, the entire distance will be covered in 2 hours and 17 minutes.” The entire project is likely to be completed in 2029.Despite the new commitment to the bullet train’s inaugural run, there is a lack of clarity on whether a Japanese Shinkansen or Indian made high speed train will operate on its first run.The country’s first 508-km long high-speed rail corridor is being constructed between Sabarmati (Ahmedabad) and Mumbai to operate a bullet train at 320 kmph. The foundation stone for the project was laid in 2017 and was initially planned to be ready by Dec 2023. However, land acquisition, forest clearance and other issues delayed the project.On Modi’s recent visit, the minister said the PM was happy with the pace of progress. “He said that whatever we have learnt from the project must be used elsewhere, not only in railways and other high speed projects, but in other different sectors as well. We have done one innovation after the other in this project. It is a complex project and the biggest challenge was its design,” Vaishnaw said.
