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Railway Minister shares update on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train; Here's when first phase will begin
The first operational stretch of India’s much-awaited bullet train project is expected to begin services next year, with the Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor set to be launched, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.
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OneIndia
· Jul 4, 2026
Bullet Train Project Hits 80% Completion in Gujarat; Operations to Start in 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India's first bullet train will open for its inaugural run in 2027, kickstarting a phased rollout that will fully connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad by 2029. Speaking to reporters in Gujarat's Sanand, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the work is in
The Economic Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train work starts Sunday
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train work starts Sunday
India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
Mumbai-Pune train services thrown off track as heavy rains trigger landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section
Train services on the crucial Mumbai-Pune rail corridor came to a standstill early on Monday after heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, disrupting one of the busiest railway routes in Maharashtra. The incident affected all three railway lines in the ghat section, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert, regulate and reschedule several passenger and long-distance trains. Railway officials said restoration work was launched immediately, while passengers were advised to verify the latest train status before leaving for stations.
NDTV
· Jul 8, 2026
Delhi To Siliguri In 6 Hours? India's Biggest Bullet Train Plan Hits Tracks
The Delhi-Varanasi-Siliguri route is among the seven high-speed rail corridors announced by the Union government in the Budget
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 6, 2026
22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor
According to the Ahmedabad division of Western Railway, waterlogging between Safale, Kelve Road, Vasai Road and Nalasopara stations in the Mumbai Central Division impacted train operations
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
Govt making all-out efforts to modernize railway sector: Hanif Abbasi
Govt making all-out efforts to modernize railway sector: Hanif Abbasi
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Related coverage for "Railway Minister shares update on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train; Here's when first phase will begin ": OneIndia — Bullet Train Project Hits 80% Completion in Gujarat; Operations to Start in 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Economic Times — Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train work starts Sunday . India TV News — Mumbai-Pune train services thrown off track as heavy rains trigger landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section. NDTV — Delhi To Siliguri In 6 Hours? India's Biggest Bullet Train Plan Hits Tracks. The Hindu BusinessLine — 22 trains affected as heavy rains disrupt rail traffic on busy Ahmedabad–Mumbai corridor. UrduPoint — Govt making all-out efforts to modernize railway sector: Hanif Abbasi