BULLET TRAIN PROJECT
Bullet train to Northeast: PM Modi approves Delhi-Guwahati bullet train corridor expansion, extending proposed route to Assam via Varanasi, Patna and Siliguri; CM Himanta thanks Centre
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has welcomed the extension of the Northern bullet train corridor from Siliguri to Guwahati, saying Delhi-Guwahati travel could take under eight hours. PM Narendra Modi has approved the Northern corridor, which will connect major cities across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal before reaching Assam.
China curbs spur push for local manufacturing
India's government will consult stakeholders on measures to mitigate the impact of Chinese export constraints. China recently imposed new restrictions on heavy machinery, such as tunnel boring machines, set to take effect soon. Indian officials assert that there should be no significant slowdown in highway development despite these curbs. The domestic construction industry is becoming increasingly self-sufficient regarding general equipment needs.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: 480-metre, 36-metre-tall Sabarmati bridge completed as project gains pace
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has completed a 480-metre-long, 36-metre-high bridge over the Sabarmati River, the National High Speed Rail Corporation said Saturday. The bridge, supported by eight piers and featuring spans of up to 76 metres, uses the balanced cantilever method to cross the river without conventional scaffolding.
Bullet train: First steel bridge set up in Maharashtra after being transported over 1,000 km
A 100-meter-long steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has been successfully installed in Thane. This bridge, weighing 1,405 metric tonnes, is the first of its kind in Maharashtra. It was transported from a workshop in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, and assembled on-site after traveling 1,300 kilometers. Sixteen out of the planned twenty-eight steel bridges along the bullet train corridor have now been completed.
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School Assembly News Headlines, September 29: Top India, world, sports, business news and current affairs
School Assembly News Headlines, September 29, 2026: Today’s key updates include the Supreme Court’s UPI MDR decision, bank strike deferment, El Niño concerns, Asian Games medals for India, international developments, and India’s upcoming orbital computing satellite launch on a SpaceX rideshare mission.
India’s new plan for fastest bullet train: By 2030, India eyes 350 kmph B35 after B28 prototypes begin trials in 2027
India’s new plan for fastest bullet train: India is developing its own high-speed bullet trains, with the B35 planned to achieve a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030. The programme follows the B28, India's first indigenous high-speed train, which is expected to begin trials in 2027 with a design speed of 280 kmph and operating speed of 249 kmph. The B35 plan comes as India expands its high-speed rail ambitions beyond the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, with seven additional routes proposed.
India’s plan to surpass Japan’s E10: B35 bullet trains to target 350 kmph by 2030 as first B28 trains prepare to run at 249 kmph from 2027
India’s plan to surpass Japan’s E10: India is developing indigenous high-speed bullet trains, with B28 trainsets designed for 280 kmph and expected to begin trials in 2027, while the proposed B35 aims for a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030. The move comes as the Rs 2 lakh crore-plus Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project progresses, with India also working on domestic train-control technology and planning seven additional high-speed rail corridors.
1,200 km more railway tracks coming: Govt clears 8 projects worth Rs 20,000 crore to connect 6,900 villages across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & more
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved eight railway projects costing over twenty thousand crore rupees. These projects will increase line capacity and enhance operational efficiency for Indian Railways. Multi-tracking proposals aim to streamline operations and alleviate existing network congestion. The approved projects will boost connectivity to tourist destinations and key commodity routes. These initiatives are planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
India's bullet train to begin testing by May-June next year, commercial operations by end 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's bullet train testing is scheduled for May or June next year. The train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after testing. This project aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision for self-reliance. Work on the Surat-Vapi section will finish by December this year. Indian Railways is modernizing systems and infrastructure for future generations.
India's first Bullet Train project gains pace; first test coach ready: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's first Bullet Train project is progressing rapidly with key milestones expected soon. The Surat to Bilimora section is targeted for commissioning next year. Civil construction on the Vapi-Surat section will be completed by December. The first test coach for the Bullet Train has already been manufactured. High-speed rail services are anticipated to commence in August 2027.
From Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore: Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train cost doubles; Here’s what’s behind the massive rise
The cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has nearly doubled to Rs 2.1 lakh crore. The revised estimate was presented to the Cabinet for approval on Tuesday. Delays in land acquisition and the procurement of train sets have contributed to the significant cost escalation. The entire corridor is now expected to be completed by 2030, while a portion of the high-speed rail network is scheduled to become operational in August 2027.
NHSRCL signs pact with L&T for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project
National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited and Larsen & Toubro signed a deal. The agreement involves track work for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. Larsen & Toubro will handle design, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning. The project covers a 157 km stretch from Mumbai to Zaroli village. It includes four stations and a depot at Thane.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train: Indian Railways completes work on undersea tunnel, to introduce next-gen trains
India's Bullet train project achieves a milestone. The first section of undersea tunnel between Ghansoli and Shilphata is now complete. Japan will introduce E10 Shinkansen trains. Viaduct construction of 310 km has been completed. Track laying and station construction are progressing rapidly. Work on 15 river bridges is finished. Five out of 12 stations are completed.
Bullet train project gets new head
In his earlier role, Vivek Kumar Gupta was responsible for the integrated functioning of Civil (Works, Project Monitoring & Station Development), Electrical (RE), Signal & Telecommunication, Traffic, Finance, Planning, and Economic Directorates. National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle with equity participation by Central Government through Ministry of Railways and two State Governments of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is implementing India's first bullet train project.
L&T bags 'mega order' for bullet train project
"The railways strategic business group of L&T Construction has secured a mega contract to ....construct 508 route km of high-speed electrification system works for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project, popularly referred to as the bullet train project," the company said in a filing to BSE.
L&T bags order for bullet train project
"The railways strategic business group of L&T Construction has secured a mega contract to ....construct 508 route km of high-speed electrification system works for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project, popularly referred to as the bullet train project," the company said in a filing to BSE.
Bullet train project: HC gives Maharashtra govt 30 days to decide on Godrej & Boyce plea for hike in compensation for land acquisition
The company and the government have been embroiled in a legal dispute over acquisition of the company-owned land in Vikhroli area of Mumbai for the bullet train project since 2019.
How Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project has turned many into crorepatis
Hariom Vyas, a small-time trader from Surat, was unaware of the vast fortune left behind by his ancestors until recently. Together with his elder brother, they owned 5.5 bigha of land in Antroli village, where they grew sugarcane and bananas. However, their fortunes changed dramatically when they received a compensation of Rs 29 crore for surrendering 12,000 sq m of their land for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project.
Land acquisition completed on entire line for bullet train project except Godrej & Boyce plot: Maharashtra govt to HC
Of the total 508.17 km of rail track between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, about 21 km is to be underground. One of the entry points to the underground tunnel falls on the land at Vikhroli (owned by Godrej). The company had last month filed a petition challenging an order passed by the Maharashtra government on September 15 awarding compensation to it for land acquisition for the bullet train project.
NCP slams Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde over clearances given to Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project
The NCP's chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase said, "The illegal government of Eknath Shinde has expeditiously given clearances to the bullet train project". Thane district, which Shinde represents, is the most urbanised district in the state, with the largest number or municipal corporations, he said.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project gathers steam
The long-pending land acquisition issue in the state is expected to be resolved soon with some 1.2 hectares of additional land in Palghar being acquired in the last 10 days alone, officials told ET. On July 4, the Eknath Shinde-led government proved its majority in the Maharashtra assembly. Work on the Maharashtra side of the project had slowed at the time of the previous Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government.
Over 90 pc land acquired for Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project: NHSRCL
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress of the project in Surat and Navsari districts of Gujarat on Monday and said he was confident that the first train will start running run between Surat and Bilimora in the state in 2026.
L&T bags contract for bullet train project
"The railways business of L&T Construction has secured a·contract from NHSRCL to construct 116 route km of High-Speed ballastless track works for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, popularly referred to as the bullet train project," the company said in a statement.
Kishida-Modi summit to push bullet train project
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida’s proposed short trip to India on March 19-20 will give a much-anticipated push to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed “Shinkansen” bullet train project which has been delayed due to land acquisition issues.
Indian Railways rules out renegotiating loan with Japan on bullet train project
The high speed rail network is estimated to cost Rs 1.1 lakh crore including the purchase of 24 train sets, interest during construction and import duties. The JICA is funding 81% of the total project cost, through a loan. Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav agreed that there will be a rise in the cost of the project but denied that there was any renegotiation on the loan with JICA.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project goes off track? Uddhav Thackeray says convince us it is useful
The Chief Minister spoke about the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project when he was asked about the future of the bullet train in an interview conducted by Saamana editor and Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut.
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