Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train to Launch August 15, 2027; Travel Time Cut to 2 Hours

• India's first high-speed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train is scheduled to commence operations on August 15, 2027.
• The Railway Minister officially announced the launch date, and the project was also highlighted in the Union Budget.
• The 508 km route covers 348 km in Gujarat, 4 km in Dadra-Nagar Haveli, and 156 km in Maharashtra, reducing travel time to 2 hours at 320 km/h.
• A major mountainous tunnel in Palghar district was completed in 12 months using New Australian Tunneling Technology, marking a significant project milestone.
• The project includes 21 km of tunnels (7 km undersea), 28 bridges, and 12 stations, aiming to boost economic and social development in Maharashtra and Gujarat.