India's First Bullet Train Operational

India's first bullet train, the India — Mumbai–India — Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, is slated to become operational on August 15, 2027, as confirmed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The 508-km corridor, designed for speeds up to 320 kmph, will connect India — Mumbai and India — Ahmedabad, reducing travel time to approximately two hours. The project, which began in 2017, faced delays but is now progressing with significant construction milestones achieved by National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited. The rollout will be phased, starting with the India — Surat to India — Bilimora section, followed by India — Vapi to India — Surat, India — Vapi to India — Ahmedabad, India — Thane to India — Ahmedabad, and finally the full India — Mumbai to India — Ahmedabad route. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reviewed the project and expressed satisfaction with its progress. The initiative involves technology transfer from Japan's Shinkansen system and is expected to boost regional economic activity and employment in states like India — Gujarat and India — Maharashtra.