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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a 4.88 km tunnel connecting Ghansoli and Shilphata. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailed the accomplishment, describing it as a “landmark achievement.”

Speaking to ANI, Vaishnaw announced that the first phase of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train between Surat and Bilimora is scheduled to begin operations in December 2027. He further added that the bullet train project is designed to “transport for the middle class,” with fares likely to remain “reasonable.”

“Today, an important milestone has been achieved in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. An undersea tunnel is being constructed beneath the creek between Mumbai and Thane… A crucial 4.8-kilometre section has achieved a breakthrough today… This is a very important milestone for the entire project,” news agency ANI quoted Vaishnaw as saying.

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Updates:

- Milestone Achievement: Vaishnaw on Saturday initiated a controlled dynamite blast to break through the final layer of the rock, marking the completion of 5-km tunnel excavation between Ghansoli and Shilphata.

- First Phase Launch: The first phase of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is scheduled to begin operations on the Surat-Bilimora section in 2027.

- Final Launch: The service will be extended to Thane in 2028, with the final stretch to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai expected to be completed by 2029.

- Frequency: Initially, the Railway Ministry has decided that the train will run every 30 minutes during the morning and evening peak hours. Once the complete stretch is operational, the frequency of trains will increase to every 10 minutes during peak hours.

- Reservations: Vaishnaw said that the passengers will not need to reserve tickets in advance. They can arrive at the station and board the train directly, similar to metro-style boarding.

“The services are designed such that a train will depart every half hour during the morning and evening peak hours. Once the entire network stabilises, there will be a train every 10 minutes during peak hours,” the Railway Minister said.

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train To Cut Travel Time To 2 Hours

The Railway Minister pointed out that Google Maps currently show the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad as nine hours. With the launch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, the travel time will be reduced to two hours and seven minutes.