India’s ambitious high-speed rail project has reached a significant milestone, with the government confirming that the first stretch of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor will operate using an indigenous bullet train. The trainset, known as B28, is currently being manufactured by BEML and is expected to begin operations in August 2027.

The update was shared by the Ministry of Railways in a report submitted to a parliamentary standing committee on railways.

Ahmedabad–Mumbai Bullet Train: First Operations Planned on Surat–Vapi Stretch

According to the ministry, the initial operations of the bullet train will begin on the 97 km Surat–Vapi section of the corridor. This stretch will serve as the first operational segment of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project.

The government stated that the decision has been taken to deploy the B28 Bharat-made bullet train, capable of speeds up to 280 kmph, while work on other advanced trainsets continues.

Officials explained that the project involves complex technology transfer and procurement from Japan and other countries, as the corridor is based on Japan’s Shinkansen high-speed rail technology.