India is inching closer to the launch of its first bullet train, which promises to revolutionize rail travel by reducing the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to just 2 hours and 7 minutes, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed on Sunday.
Speaking at Bhavnagar Terminus in Gujarat after flagging off three trains virtually, Vaishnaw stated that the ambitious 508-kilometre high-speed corridor, connecting Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex to Gujarat cities like Surat, Vapi, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad is progressing rapidly. The bullet trains will operate at speeds up to 320 km/h. Apart from the bullet train update, Vaishnaw also announced several key railway developments in Gujarat including a new Porbandar-Rajkot train, a Rs 135 crore coach maintenance hub at Ranavav, and Gati Shakti cargo terminals. He said Indian Railways has added 34,000 km of new tracks over the past 11 years under PM Modi&rsquo;s leadership, averaging 12 km daily.&nbsp;
Vaishnaw highlighted the transformational overhaul of 1,300 railway stations without disrupting services, noting that such upgrades typically shut down operations in developed nations. He also praised public response to new trains like Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat, and confirmed eight Amrit Bharat trains are already operational with modern features and affordable fares.

India’s Bullet Train Nears Launch, Says Vaishnaw

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to reduce travel time to just 2 hrs 7 mins, launch expected

India’s Bullet Train Nears Launch, Says Vaishnaw

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to reduce travel time to just 2 hrs 7 mins, launch expected

August 3, 2025 | 23:11 IST