Archive · 8 Sep 2026
India's Indigenous Bullet Train Body Frame Ready for Testing
India is building its own bullet train.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the train’s first body frame is finished.
The frame has been sent for a squeeze test to check its strength.
The train may start testing on railway tracks by May or June next year.
The testing is expected to take two to four months.
After testing, the Prime Minister is expected to inaugurate the train.
The project follows the idea of making more products in India.
It was discussed at the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ event.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s first indigenous bullet train body frame was completed.
The frame has been sent for a squeeze test, according to Vaishnaw.
India’s own bullet train is expected to begin track testing by May or June next year.
The testing period is expected to last between two and four months.
The train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after testing is completed.
- Who
- Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the update; the Prime Minister is expected to inaugurate the train.
- What
- India’s first indigenous bullet train body frame has been completed and sent for a squeeze test.
- When
- The body frame was completed one day before the announcement; track testing is expected by May or June next year.
- Where
- The announcement was made at the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ event; the location was not specified.
- Why
- The project is being developed in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Project
- India’s indigenous bullet train
- Milestone
- First body frame completed
- Current test
- Squeeze test
- Expected track testing
- May or June next year
- Testing duration
- Two to four months
- Planned inauguration
- By the Prime Minister
- Event
- ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’