India's bullet train to begin testing by May-June next year, commercial operations by end 2027: Ashwini VaishnawIndia's bullet train testing is scheduled for May or June next year. The train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after testing. Thi...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
India's first Bullet Train project gains pace; first test coach ready: Ashwini VaishnawIndia's first Bullet Train project is progressing rapidly with key milestones expected soon. The Surat to Bilimora section is targeted for ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
A Nigerian engineer built his first model house with 14,800 sand-filled plastic bottles; the experiment later grew into 15 houses, including a five-bedroom duplexNigerian engineer Yahaya Ahmed is building homes using thousands of discarded plastic bottles. His initiative has constructed up to fifteen...
05 Sep, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Bullet train with a desi makeover: Next year, your journey on this 250 kmph homegrown train will come with features that could completely change your travel experienceBy March 2027, India is expected to unveil its first domestically developed high-speed train prototype, marking a major step towards buildi...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
China’s bold bet on green hydrogen could determine fuel’s futureChina is making a substantial investment in green hydrogen technology. This ambitious plan aims to significantly increase operational capac...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
From Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 2 lakh crore: Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train cost doubles; Here’s what’s behind the massive riseThe cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has nearly doubled to Rs 2.1 lakh crore. The revised estimate was presented to the Ca...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train nears completion: Diamond-inspired Surat station takes shape; foundation work underway at BKC stationConstruction on India's first bullet train corridor shows significant progress. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project is nearing its...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Parliamentary panel seeks details on Indian Railways' efforts to boost domestic bullet train capabilitiesA parliamentary committee seeks details on enhancing domestic bullet train component manufacturing. It also requested studies of successful...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Indonesia government to take over state firm's stake in troubled China-funded high-speed railwayIndonesia's government will acquire a majority stake in the high-speed rail operator. This move aims to manage the project's outstanding lo...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
India and Japan opt for indigenous bullet trainsIndia and Japan will jointly operate the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. Indigenous bullet trains will run on this vital project...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
India rejects claims of rift with Japan over bullet train project; says talks progressing wellIndia has dismissed reports of differences with Japan regarding the high-speed rail project. Bilateral discussions on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad ...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
First phase of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to begin next year: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw"The first bullet train project is right now under construction between Mumbai and Ahmedabad and the progress is immense. Next year we will...
12 Jul, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Constructing 15 kilometres bullet train track every month: Ashwini VaishnawIndia is accelerating bullet train development, constructing 15 kilometers of high-speed track monthly. The first bullet train project is s...
05 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Fire breaks out at under-construction Sabarmati bullet train station; no casualtyA fire broke out at the under-construction Sabarmati bullet train station at 6:30 am on Saturday. Thirteen fire tenders managed to control ...
08 Feb, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Fire breaks out at under-construction Sabarmati bullet train station; no casualtyA fire at the under-construction Sabarmati bullet train station was controlled by 13 fire tenders early Saturday. The blaze, likely caused ...
08 Feb, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
More than 98 pc land acquired for bullet train project in Maharashtra: Railway ministryWork on the railways' ambitious bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad has gained momentum, with the ministry claiming on Monday...
19 Dec, 2022, 04.18 PM IST
NHSRCL invites bids for construction of 21-km tunnel for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet trainThe bids have been invited for the tunnelling work 21 km underground, including a 7-km long undersea tunnel to be built using Tunnel Boring...
29 Oct, 2021, 06.43 PM IST