Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Vaishnaw Confirms: Vande Bharat Trains Won't Run on Bullet Train Route
The Railway Minister cleared up some confusion about the new bullet train line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
He said that the faster Vande Bharat trains will not be used on this route, even though they are being developed.
Instead, the line will use Japanese Shinkansen E-10 trains.
This announcement confirms what trains will be running on the route.
The minister also discussed measures being taken to address the concerns of residents near the construction zone who reported damage to their homes.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed Vande Bharat trains will not run on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad route will use the Japanese Shinkansen E-10 train model.
Vaishnaw stated the technologies behind Vande Bharat and bullet trains are fundamentally different.
A team from Japan reviewed the project's progress and expressed satisfaction.
The minister addressed resident concerns about potential structural damages due to construction.
- Who
- Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railway Minister)
- What
- Confirmation that Vande Bharat trains won't operate on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor.
- When
- September 20
- Where
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, Thane
- Why
- To clarify the train deployment plan for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route and address public speculation.
Potential for Negative Impacts
Promising Benefits
Resident Complaints
Potential for Negative Impacts
Some residents are complaining of damages to their houses due to the construction work.
Promising Benefits
The government is addressing resident concerns and implementing safety precautions for buildings near the tunnel.
- Project:
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor
- Train Type:
- Shinkansen E-10
- Maximum Speed:
- Up to 350 kmph (Shinkansen)
- Vande Bharat Speed:
- Up to 250 kmph (Vande Bharat - under development)
- Tunnel Length:
- 21 kilometers
Sources
Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor will not be used to operate Vande Bharat trains: Railway minister
Why the railways’ tunnel breakthrough matters for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project
Japan’s Shinkansen E-10 trains to run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train corridor
Will Vande Bharat Run on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Route? Railway Ministry Issues Clarification
