India is one step closer to its high-speed rail dream!
Japan has begun trial runs of the Shinkansen bullet trains, marking a key milestone in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project — India’s first-ever high-speed rail line.
Key Highlights:
India to receive E5 and E3 series Shinkansen trains from Japan
Speed: Up to 320 km/h
Arrival in India: Early 2026
Trains to be tested for Indian weather, dust, and terrain conditions
India to use trial data for developing indigenous E10 series under ‘Make in India’
Construction Progress:
257.4 km of viaducts via Full Span Launching Method (FSLM)
14 river bridges, 7 major steel bridges, and thematic world-class stations
Over 3 lakh noise barriers installed
Modern depots under construction in Gujarat and Maharashtra
This Indo-Japan mega project is a symbol of technological collaboration, Make in India success, and a new era of ultra-fast transportation in the country.
