India’s first bullet train to begin operation by 2027

Marking a major milestone in railway modernisation journey, India's first bullet train is most likely to begin operation in 2027. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed on Thursday that the long awaited first bullet train in India will begin operation by August 15, 2027.

"The bullet train will be ready in 2027, August 15th, 2027. The first section to open will be from Surat to Bilimora. After that, Vapi to Surat will open. Then Vapi to Ahmedabad will open, and after that, Thane to Ahmedabad will open, and then Mumbai to Ahmedabad will open," said Vaishnaw.

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"It will be completely indigenous. Three technologies are most important. They are suspension bogey technology, propulsion technology and vehicle control technology. Vehicle control technology decides about the extent of propulsion, how the break system will run and the impact of power. All these designs are fully indigenous," he added.

The announcement has brought clarity to a question many citizens have been asking, when will India finally see its first bullet train in operation. The high-speed rail project, which is currently under construction, is expected to majorly reduce travel time between Mumbai in Maharashtra and Ahmedabad in Gujarat and introduce global standards of rail infrastructure in the country.