Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Nears Completion with Rs 79,000 Crore Spent
Imagine a super-fast train connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad!
It's like a giant toy train, but for grown-ups.
A lot of money, nearly 79,000 crore rupees, has already been spent on building the tracks and stations.
The first part of the train, in Gujarat, should be ready by the end of 2027.
The whole train route, all the way to Mumbai, is expected to be finished by the end of 2029.
Japan is helping to build this train, providing both money and expertise.
The trains will be very modern and fast, similar to the ones used in Japan.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has spent Rs 78,839 crore as of June-end.
The Gujarat section of the bullet train is expected to be ready by December 2027.
The entire Mumbai to Sabarmati section is expected to be completed by December 2029.
Japan is providing technical and financial assistance, with 81% of the project cost funded by JICA.
The project uses the E10 Shinkansen trains, a next-generation upgrade from the E5 series.
- Who
- The Ministry of Railways is executing the project with assistance from the Government of Japan.
- What
- The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, also known as India's first bullet train.
- When
- The Gujarat portion is expected to be ready by December 2027, with the entire project by December 2029.
- Where
- The project covers Gujarat, Maharashtra and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
- Why
- To meet growing passenger demand between major cities.
- Project Name
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR)
- Total Cost Estimate
- Rs 1.08 lakh crore
- Funds Spent (as of June-end)
- Rs 78,839 crore
- Funding by JICA
- 81% (Rs 88,000 crore)
- Route Length
- 508 km
- Stations Planned
- 12