A high-speed rail route, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project, would run through 12 stations and connect Mumbai, Maharashtra, and Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This project was proposed back 2010 rail budget. The project’s estimated cost is Rs 1.1 lakh crore (US$15 billion). The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) is carrying out this project with the assistance of a 50-year loan from Japan with an interest rate of 0.1%; repayments are set to begin 15 years after the line is put into service. Continue reading to know more about the project.
The Bullet Train Overview
This train project is currently under construction, and the deadline for this project is December 2023. This high-speed bullet train will cover 508.09 km with 12 stations on its way, including major cities such as Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The project is projected to cut travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to 2 hours and 7 minutes. Providing passengers with a speedier and more effective form of transit. However, the train will halt in 10 cities: Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati. Also, this project is expected to create employment opportunities. Directly or indirectly for the public would result in a brighter economy.
But the government has faced backlash and criticism for this project because of its high cost, about 2 lakh crore, and its negative environmental impact. The project requires the dismantling of Platform 7 at Mumbai’s Bandra Terminal. And the high-speed rail line construction is expected to impact several wildlife sanctuaries and forests along the route. Also, the corridors are expected to witness a footfall of 17,900 passengers per day.
All You Need To Know About The Bullet Train
This High-Speed bullet train will be operating at 320 mph and will run along West India’s landscape and cover a 508.09 km distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Further, the train will have three classes- Standard, Business, and Grand. This bullet train concept is based on Japanese technology and Japanese existence. However, the first trial run of the train is expected in 2026. The project is projected to transform Indian transportation by offering commuters a speedier and more efficient form of transport. They are cutting travel time and enhancing economic growth. Moreover, the passengers can board the train from 6 am to midnight at an interval of 30 minutes.
Finally, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is a crucial infrastructure project projected to transform Indian transportation. The high-speed railway will provide passengers with a faster, more efficient form of transit, cutting travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Moreover, the project intends to provide thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities while stimulating the economy. Despite the challenges, the project promises to be a game-changer in Indian transportation, setting a new standard for infrastructure development in the country. Will you travel by this train? Are you excited about the first bullet train in India? Also, do let us know your thoughts on the topic in the comment section below.
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