India's Bullet Train Dream Accelerates: Loco Pilots Train In Japan For Mumbai-Ahmedabad Project

• Indian railway officers are training in Japan to become the country’s first Shinkansen pilots for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR).
• The MAHSR project uses Japanese Shinkansen technology, known for speed, precision, and safety, with technical and financial backing from Japan.
• A batch of 15 mid-career railway professionals from Indian Railways and metro systems are undergoing training in collaboration with JICA and JR East.
• A viral video shows an Indian loco pilot practicing Japan’s ‘point-and-call’ safety technique to minimize human error and improve situational awareness.
• The 508 km corridor, designed for 320 km/h, will connect Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 12 stations, customized for Indian conditions.