India's First Bullet Train B28 Ready by 2027: Route, Speed, Features Revealed
India's First Bullet Train B28 Ready by 2027: Route, Speed, Features Revealed
- •India's first indigenous bullet train, B28, developed by BEML, is set to be ready by March 2027.
- •Two trainsets are being manufactured, designed for 280 kmph with an operational speed of 250 kmph.
- •Initial operations will be on the Surat-Vapi stretch of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by August 2027.
- •Each 8-car trainset, valued at ₹866.87 crore, features AC Chair Car, reclining seats, infotainment, and accessibility.
- •Domestic manufacturing reduces import reliance and paves the way for future expansions like the B35 upgrade.
