• Source:JND

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, India’s first high-speed rail project, is steadily progressing toward completion. Covering 508 kilometers, the corridor will pass through Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with 12 stations planned along the route.

Train trials are already underway in Japan, and the service is expected to commence operations in India by 2026.

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The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train 12 Stations List

Thane

Virar

Boisar

Vapi

Bilimora

Surat

Bharuch

Vadodara

Anand/Nadiad

Ahmedabad

Sabarmati

In Maharashtra, Thane station is proposed near Dombivli East, followed by Virar and Boisar, both located in the Palghar district. As the train enters Gujarat, the first stop will be at Vapi. Further along the route is Bilimora, situated in Navsari district, aimed at boosting regional tourism. 

The train will then halt at Surat, a major commercial and textile hub, and Bharuch, located on the banks of the Narmada River, supporting industrial development. Vadodara, recognized as a cultural and educational centre, is another key stop. The Anand/Nadiad station will cater to the agricultural and dairy-rich Kheda district. Ahmedabad, known as Gujarat’s economic capital, will have a station near Kalupur. The final station on the route is Sabarmati, which will be seamlessly integrated with the Ahmedabad Metro, providing enhanced urban connectivity.

About Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor will stretch approximately 508 kilometers, linking major cities in Maharashtra and Gujarat. In Maharashtra, the route will pass through key locations including Mumbai (BKC), Thane, Virar, and Boisar. In Gujarat, it will traverse important hubs such as Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati.

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Providing an update, Union Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced that India’s first bullet train station in Surat is nearing completion. Trial runs are expected to commence next year, with full-scale operations anticipated to begin by 2029.