India's First Bullet Train to Roll Out in Phases from August 15, 2027

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India is set to enter the high-speed rail era as its first Bullet Train begins operations on August 15, 2027, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. The landmark project marks a major leap in India’s transport infrastructure and technological capability.

The 508-km Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed corridor will be commissioned in phases. The first operational stretch will run from Surat to Bilimora on August 15, 2027. This will be followed by the Vapi to Surat section in the second phase, Vapi to Ahmedabad in the third stage, and Thane to Ahmedabad in the fourth phase. The final stretch will connect Mumbai to Ahmedabad, completing the full corridor.

Once fully operational, the Bullet Train will significantly cut travel time, boost regional connectivity, and support economic growth across Maharashtra and Gujarat, symbolising a new chapter in India’s rail journey.

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