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Since March 31, a convoy of multi-axle trailers has been inching forward on Mumbai's roads each night, accompanied by escort vehicles including a towing vehicle. The trailers, carrying multiple parts of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs), are on their way from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) to Vikhroli and Savali, a distance of about 62 kilometres and 51 kilometres, respectively. The TBMs, weighing 6,000 tonnes in total, are for the 21-km underground tunnel stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Tuesday that the first phase of the city's inaugural driverless Pod Taxi project, launched to facilitate 'last-mile' connectivity within Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) area, will be completed within 20 months. While leading the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3.36-kilometre-long first phase, the chief minister said the project is being implemented by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and forms part ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Surat to inspect the ongoing construction of the bullet train station. He reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. Later, the Prime Minister will visit Dediapada to address a gathering and inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 9,700 crore. He will also offer prayers at a local temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the under-construction bullet train station in Gujarat's Surat to review the progress of ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, November 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the under-construction bullet train station in Gujarat's Surat on Saturday, where he reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR). He interacted with the engineering and technical team of India's first bullet train project, took their feedback and also suggested the creation of a 'blue book' for documenting innovations and lessons learnt here. Interacting with a diverse group of managers, technical h ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Nov 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the under-construction bullet train station in Gujarat's Surat on Saturday, where he reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR). He interacted with the engineering and technical team of India's first bullet train project, took their feedback and also suggested the creation of a 'blue book' for documenting innovations and lessons learnt here. Interacting with a diverse group of managers, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India] October 16 (ANI): Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu, on Thursday highlighted the Centre's efforts to augment the exports of railway machinery Speaking with ANI, the MoS said that all firms and railway PSUs are being asked to participate both within and outside the country and submit tenders. Also Read | '258 Maoists Surrender in Two Days Cross Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra'; Amit Shah Declares Naxalism Is 'Breathing Its Last'. "We are preparing for exports. ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 3 (ANI): Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hiromasa Nakano, on Friday inspected the construction of the Surat stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) bullet train project. The Japanese Minister was accorded a traditional Garba welcome at the Surat airport. The two Ministers reviewed significant aspects of the project during their visit, including the advanced track s ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 3 (ANI): Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Japan Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Hiromasa Nakano, on Friday inspected the construction of the Surat stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) bullet train project. The Japanese Minister was accorded a traditional Garba welcome at the Surat airport. The two Ministers reviewed significant aspects of the project during their visit, including the advanced track sla ...Read More >
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor is expected to be operational by 2029. The 508-km bullet train project, India's first, is progressing as planned with Japan's support. Despite past delays, authorities note an improved pace of work recently. The entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor is expected to be operational by 2029, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Speaking in Surat, Vaishnaw added that work on the proje ...Read More >
The Central Railway (CR) has announced special traffic and power day blocks for 14 days starting Saturday, September 27, to carry out scheduled maintenance work. The power block will be in effect until October 10 at Karjat railway station. The special traffic and power day blocks are being undertaken to carry out pre-non-interlocking works at Karjat station in connection with Karjat yard remodelling work. In view of this, local train services in Mumbai and long-distance trains are likely to be a ...Read More >
Thane: Thane city will be home to India's first multimodal integrated transport station when the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project becomes operational. The facility is expected to attract crores in investment and generate significant employment.An international conference on Friday brought together representatives from the Centre, Maharashtra govt, Gujarat, Japan, and local bodies to chart the development blueprint for the transportation hub that could transform the city, said a TMC official ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], September 27 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday inspected the construction work of the bullet train project at Saroli in Surat, including India's first high-speed rail turnout, where trains will be able to turn at 320 kilometres per hour. Speaking to ANI, Vaishnaw stated that the first operational section of the project is expected to be between Surat and Bilimora in 2027. Also Read | Bank Holidays in October 2025: From Gandhi Jayanti to Durga Puj ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Infrastructure consultancy firm Aarvee Engineering Consultants Ltd has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) comprising fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 202.5 crore. Apart from the issue, there will be an offer for sale (OFS) component of 67.5 lakh shares by a promoter, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. The Hyderabad-headquartered company, may consider a pre-IPO ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The living room of Navjot Singh's residence was filled with muffled grief, the air heavy with disbelief. The 52-year-old deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, known within his family for his intellect and dedication, had been killed when a luxury car crashed into his motorcycle near Dhaula Kuan on Sunday afternoon. Singh's wife, who was admitted to the intensive care unit after suffering multiple fractures and a head injury in the accident, is stable an ...Read More >
The Transportation Infrastructure business vertical of Larsen & Toubro has won a large order from the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) to construct 156 Route Km (RKM) of high-speed ballastless track (Package T1) for the Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor. According to the company's project classification, the order is valued in the range of Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 5,000 crore. The scope includes design, supply, construction, testing & commissioning of track-works, on De ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 28: Airbus Helicopters has awarded a contract to Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt Ltd. (MASPL) to manufacture the main fuselage of its H125 helicopter, marking a strengthening of the collaboration between the two companies and the government's 'Make in India' drive. Work on the project will begin immediately at the MASPL factory in Bengaluru, with the first fuselage delivery scheduled for 2027. "This new contract with Mahindra Aerostructures is a testament to the strong capabilities ...Read More >
On August 3, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that India's first bullet train service will begin very soon, and will cut the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to two hours and seven minutes. From the Bhavnagar terminus, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off three express trains - the Ayodhya Express, the Rewa-Pune Express, and the Jabalpur-Raipur Express. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also participated in ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Maharashtra government fears that increase in height of Alamatti reservoir in Bagalkot district of Karnataka from 519.60 meters to 524.256 meters would result in flooding of Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts owing to backwaters and there is no need for the Maharashtra government to fear flooding since its own expert committee led by retired Principal Secretary to Irrigation department Nandkumar Wadnekar ruled out flooding from the Almatti and Hipparagi reservoirs, stated Minis ...Read More >
India's First Bullet Train: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday announced that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will begin operations very soon, reducing travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. He was speaking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat after virtually flagging off three trains, namely the Ayodhya Express, Rewa Pune Express, and Jabalpur Raipur Express. He further stated that the bullet train project is progressing r ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quick ...Read More >
Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project: India's first bullet train service on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route will commence soon. Speaking at an event in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train service will begin very soon. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Launch: India's first bullet train service on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route will commence soon. Speaking at an event in Gujarat's Bhavnagar, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced th ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Work on the bullet train project took a major step forward with the completion of eight large circular piers for a bridge being built over the Sabarmati river in the city. The bridge is part of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train corridor and will be 36m (about 12 storeys) tall and 480m long.The bridge is being constructed next to the existing Ahmedabad-Delhi railway line. In comparison, the bullet train bridge will be significantly taller -- around 118 feet above the river level.Offici ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday asked BJP leader Rajiv Babbar to consider closing the defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his statement comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion. A division bench of justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh verbally remarked "let us close all these things. Why get so touchy about all this? This way, administrators and judges come in the same group and have thick skin". The development took place during the resumed hearing of a ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Work on the bullet train project took a major step forward with the completion of eight large circular piers for a bridge being built over the Sabarmati river in the city. The bridge is part of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train corridor and will be 36m (about 12 storeys) tall and 480m long.The bridge is being constructed next to the existing Ahmedabad-Delhi railway line. In comparison, the bullet train bridge will be significantly taller -- around 118 feet above the river level.Offici ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Two people died and four others were injured after a fire broke out at a house in east Delhi's Old Govindpura area on Tuesday evening, an official said. Police have identified the deceased as Tanveer (28) and Nusrat. A call was received at Jagatpuri police station at 8.46 pm regarding a fire incident at Band Gali, Old Govindpura, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Prashant Gautam said. When a police team reached the spot, it found that 10 people were trapped insi ...Read More >
New Delhi: There is an update about the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project. Railway officials have said that E5 models of Japanese Shinkansen trains will be used in this project. These E5 models will be used for trial runs in the Gujarat section in 2026-27. After this India will buy E10 models. These will be even more modern. E10 Shinkansen trains are likely to start simultaneously in India and Japan in 2030. E10 is also called Alpha X. It can run at a speed of 400 km per hour. That is, the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane in Mumbai, part of the bullet train project, has now been opened. A thoroughfare has been established from one end to the other. A next-generation E10 Shinkansen bullet train will pass through this undersea tunnel, linking Mumbai and Ahmedabad. On Monday, the Ministry of Railways informed the media that the first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel for the bullet train project had been opened, creating a thoroughfa ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The bullet train project has achieved a major milestone of opening the first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane, according to an official release from the Ministry of Railways. The bullet train project recently achieved a major milestone by completing 310 km of viaduct construction. Track laying, construction of overhead electrical wires, stations, and bridges are going on at a rapid pace. The construction work in Maharashtra has also pi ...Read More >
India is expected to use Japan's E5 Shinkansen bullet trains for trials on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor and adopt the newer E10 variant for commercial operations around 2030, officials told ET. The E10 trains will debut simultaneously in India and Japan. The 508-km corridor, built with Japanese Shinkansen technology, is on track for commercial launch in 2027, with the first prototype expected by 2026. India likely to use E5 variant Japanese-make bullet trains for trials and the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 14: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has crossed a major milestone with the opening of the first segment of a 21-kilometre undersea tunnel between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Thane. The achievement marks a major step forward in India's first bullet train project, which is rapidly taking shape across Maharashtra and Gujarat. Press release from Railway ministry said that construction is advancing swiftly along the 508-km corridor. So far, 310 km of viaducts h ...Read More >
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