‘Really Good Progress’: Vaishnaw Inspects Bullet Train Work, Says ‘Unique’ Tech In Focus

Last Updated:September 27, 2025, 11:25 IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project in Surat, highlighting unique technologies and confirming the Surat to Bilimora section will open in 2027.

Vaishnaw said several new technologies have been introduced in the track work. (Image: ANI)

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inspected the construction work of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project in Gujarat’s Surat district, stating that the work progress is “really good.”

He said the first operational section of the high-speed rail corridor will be the Surat to Bilimora stretch.

Addressing reporters at Saroli, the minister said, “The first section of Bullet Train project that will become operational is Surat to Bilimora. I inspected the work of the station and track laying; this is really good progress”

He also highlighted that several “unique” technologies have been incorporated into this ambitious project, which could benefit other infrastructure projects across the country.

“Several new technologies have been introduced into the work on tracks. These new technologies are unique for bullet train project. We will benefit from this in several other project in the country,” he said.

Sharing further details, Vaishnaw noted that once the entire corridor is completed, all trains will halt at Surat station, which also offers a large concourse for passengers.

“If you look at the station, there is a speciality there, too. All trains will halt at Surat Station, there are two tracks at the side and two in the centre, there are two platforms here – one in Mumbai’s direction and another in Ahmedabad’s direction. There is a huge concourse in the centre,” he explained.

The bullet trains will operate at speeds ranging between 320- 340 km/h, marking a new era in India’s transport infrastructure. The project is expected to become operational by 2027, he added.

“High-speed rail turnouts are very specially designed because when trains run at speeds of 320, 330, 340 km/hr and when two tracks are connecting, there should be no gap. So, I saw several new things…The first section of Surat to Bilimora will become operational in 2027,” Vaishnaw concluded.

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