India's first bullet train coming soon: Stations, launch timeline, key features and more
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All about India's first bullet train
India's first high-speed rail project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, is set to begin phased passenger operations from August 15, 2027. The ambitious project will introduce Japanese Shinkansen technology to India's railway network and significantly cut travel time between the two cities.
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Full list of stations
The bullet train corridor stretches 508 km, linking Mumbai in Maharashtra with Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Key stations include:
Mumbai (BKC)
Thane
Virar
Boisar
Vapi
Bilimora
Surat
Bharuch
Vadodara
Anand
Ahmedabad
Sabarmati
The project passes through Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Key stations include:
Mumbai (BKC)
Thane
Virar
Boisar
Vapi
Bilimora
Surat
Bharuch
Vadodara
Anand
Ahmedabad
Sabarmati
The project passes through Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
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Launch timeline
August 15, 2027: First phase to open for passengers.
Initial operations will begin on a section of the corridor before the entire route becomes operational.
The full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is expected to be completed in phases over the following years.
Initial operations will begin on a section of the corridor before the entire route becomes operational.
The full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is expected to be completed in phases over the following years.
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Powered by Japan's Shinkansen
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is based on Japan's renowned Shinkansen system, known for:
Exceptional safety record
High punctuality
Earthquake-resistant engineering
Advanced signalling and train control systems
Japan is also providing major financial and technical assistance for the project.
Exceptional safety record
High punctuality
Earthquake-resistant engineering
Advanced signalling and train control systems
Japan is also providing major financial and technical assistance for the project.
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Speed, travel time and top features
Maximum speed: 320 kmph
Operational speed: Around 300–320 kmph
The journey between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is expected to take around two hours, compared with nearly six hours by existing trains.
Operational speed: Around 300–320 kmph
The journey between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is expected to take around two hours, compared with nearly six hours by existing trains.