Will India get its first bullet train by 2027? Here’s the latest official update on routes and timelines explained

India's first bullet train project is on track for a phased commencement starting August 15, 2027, with the Surat-Bilimora section leading the initial operations. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the timeline, stating the full Ahmedabad-Mumbai corridor is expected to be operational by 2029, drastically cutting travel time.

Will India get its first bullet train by 2027? Here’s the latest official update on routes and timelines explained
India's first bullet train project is on track for a phased commencement starting August 15, 2027, with the Surat-Bilimora section leading the initial operations. Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the timeline, stating the full Ahmedabad-Mumbai corridor is expected to be operational by 2029, drastically cutting travel time.