Archive · 21 May 2025
Bullet Train Project: Signalling Systems & Trainset Procurement Underway
India is getting closer to completing its first bullet train!
They're picking the computers and communication systems for the trains, and are looking at European tech.
One group made up of companies from Germany and India offered the best price.
Also, they're still talking to Japanese companies about buying fast Shinkansen trains.
India is also making its own fast train, teaming up with another company to build it.
They hope to make travel between cities much faster!
India is finalizing a contract for a signaling and telecommunication system.
Siemens, in partnership with Dineshchandra R. Agrawal Infracon Pvt Ltd, submitted the lowest bid.
The project is open to European technology.
Discussions are ongoing with Japanese manufacturers for Shinkansen trainsets.
ICF is collaborating with BEML to create a high-speed train.
- Who
- National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL), Siemens, Alstom and L&T, ICF, BEML, Japanese Manufacturers
- What
- Signaling, Telecommunication contracts and procurement of trainsets for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.
- When
- Not Specified
- Where
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, India
- Why
- To develop a high-speed rail link and procure necessary components and equipment.
- Signaling Contract Bid Amount
- ₹4,100 crore
- Second Bid Amount
- ₹12,600 crore
- Competing Bids
- Siemens, Alstom and L&T
- Shinkansen Trainset Discussions
- Ongoing with Japanese manufacturers
- ICF Train Cost
- ₹866.87 crore
- ICF Coach Cost
- ₹27.86 crore
Sources
300km viaduct completed: Sneak peek into India’s first bullet train project; watch video
300 km of viaducts completed for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project
300 km of viaducts completed for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project
India’s first bullet train corridor hits 300 km viaduct milestone
