Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Surat-Bilimora Section of Bullet Train Nears Completion
India is building its first bullet train, connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
A special part of the train route, between Surat and Bilimora, is almost finished.
All the big building work and the base for the train tracks are done for this part.
Most of the train line will be on tall bridges to cause less disruption.
Prime Minister Modi visited the Surat train station, which looks like the city's famous diamonds and will connect easily to other transport like the metro.
The Surat-Bilimora part should be ready for trains in 2027, and the whole journey to Mumbai is expected by 2029.
The 47 km Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is in its final construction phase.
All civil works and track-bed laying for the Surat-Bilimora section are complete.
Approximately 85% of the MAHSR corridor (465 km) will be on viaducts, with 326 km already completed.
The Surat-Bilimora section is targeted to be operational by 2027, with the full corridor expected by December 2029.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the under-construction Surat bullet train station, which features design inspired by the diamond industry and multi-modal connectivity.
- Who
- National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL), Ministry of Railways, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
- What
- The Surat-Bilimora section of India's first bullet train corridor is in the final construction phase. Civil works and track-bed laying are complete, with a target operational date of 2027 for this section. Prime Minister Modi visited the Surat station, which is designed inspired by the diamond industry and will offer multi-modal connectivity.
- When
- The Surat-Bilimora section's construction is advanced, with plans for it to be operational by 2027, the full project by December 2029, services to Thane by 2028, and Mumbai by 2029. Prime Minister Modi visited on a Sunday.
- Where
- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, specifically the Surat-Bilimora section and Surat station.
- Why
- To advance the construction of India's first high-speed rail corridor, aiming for operational readiness of key sections by specific dates to improve transportation between major cities.
Project Challenges
Construction Progress
Project Timetable
Project Challenges
The Surat-Bilimora section aims to be operational by 2027, with the full corridor expected by December 2029, and services reaching Thane by 2028 and Mumbai by 2029.
Construction Progress
NHSRCL is working in full swing, with civil works and track-bed laying completed for the Surat-Bilimora section.
- Project Name
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor
- Total Corridor Length
- 508 km
- Priority Corridor
- Surat to Bilimora (47 km)
- Length on Viaducts
- 465 km (approx. 85%)
- Completed Viaduct Work
- 326 km
- Completed River Bridges
- 17 out of 25
- Target Operational Date (Surat-Bilimora)
- 2027
- Target Operational Date (Full Corridor)
- December 2029
Sources
PM Modi interacts with MAHSR team in Surat, hails their role in India’s 1st bullet train project
PM Modi asks bullet train project engineers to document experiences
Modi Interacts with Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor Team
PM Modi Visits Under-Construction Surat Bullet Train Station In Gujarat
