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Piyush Goyal invites Japanese firms to deepen India investments

Piyush Goyal invites Japanese firms to deepen India investments

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The government has said that India and Japan share a close and enduring partnership rooted in common aspirations for peace, progress and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.  Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal invited Japanese businesses to deepen their investments and partnerships in India, as he addressed an event hosted by the Uttar Pradesh government for a Japanese delegation, in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, here. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vaishnaw announces timeline for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, check details

Vaishnaw announces timeline for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train, check details

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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the first operational section of India’s Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project will begin services next year, reported the ANI. Speaking at the HYSEA GCCS & IT Roundtable in Hyderabad, the minister said the Surat-Bilimora stretch will be the first part of the country’s inaugural high-speed rail corridor to become operational. Vaishnaw said the remaining sections of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor will be opened gradually. According to the minister, the rollout will continue from Vapi to Surat, followed by Vapi to Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad to Thane, and finally Ahmedabad to Mumbai, the news agency reported. He said the phased opening will allow different parts of the corridor to become operational as construction progresses. Construction progressing rapidly The minister said work on the country’s first bullet train project is advancing at a rapid pace. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor is one of India’s largest infrastructure projects and is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities once fully operational, according to the ANI. Railway station redevelopment continues Vaishnaw …

Pune rail infrastructure to get Rs 600-crore boost, six new platforms planned

Pune rail infrastructure to get Rs 600-crore boost, six new platforms planned

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Pune railway station will get six new platforms as part of a Rs 600 crore railway expansion plan announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project includes yard remodelling, a new station entry point, terminals, and coaching facilities Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s first look unveiled in Delhi

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train’s first look unveiled in Delhi

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The Railway Ministry has unveiled the first look of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train near its Delhi office as work on India’s first high-speed rail corridor gathers pace, with officials hopeful of launching services between Surat and Billimora this year Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

B28 Bharat bullet train: India’s first high speed train to be ready by March 2027

B28 Bharat bullet train: India’s first high speed train to be ready by March 2027

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3 min readApr 2, 2026 02:15 PM IST Bullet train in India: The Ministry of Railways has set a target to manufacture the country’s first bullet train, ‘B28’, by March 2027. This high-speed train is being developed by BEML at its rail coach complex located at Bengaluru. The defence PSU was awarded the contract in October 2024 by Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to design, manufacture and commission two high-speed trainsets. B28 Bharat bullet train In a statement, the Ministry of Railways said: “Manufacturing of B28 is currently underway at BEML. 2 nos. indigenous rolling stock of design speed of 280 kmph is being developed indigenously. The first train is likely to be ready by 1st quarter of 2027.” It further added that the B28 (Bharat made bullet) trainset will undergo extensive testing and trials thereafter. B28 bullet train: Route Initially, the national transporter has planned to roll out the B28 bullet train between Surat and Vapi. The 97-km-long stretch is part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, which the Railways aims to make operational by …

News18 Evening Digest: At Least 40 Killed In Crans-Montana Bar Fire, Swiss Police Rule Out ‘Terrorist Attack’ & Other Stories | India News

News18 Evening Digest: At Least 40 Killed In Crans-Montana Bar Fire, Swiss Police Rule Out ‘Terrorist Attack’ & Other Stories | India News

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Last Updated:January 01, 2026, 18:54 IST We are also covering: Another Hindu Man Attacked In Bangladesh, India’s First Bullet Train To Be Launched On August 15, 2027 & other stories. Rescue efforts are still ongoing and the area has been closed off. At Least 40 Killed In Crans-Montana Bar Fire, Swiss Police Rule Out ‘Terrorist Attack’ | Top Updates Swiss police said that the deadly fire at a crowded bar in the Alps during New Year’s celebrations was not a terrorist attack. At least 40 people are presumed dead and around 100 others injured in what is being described as one of Switzerland’s worst peacetime disasters in recent years. Read More Another Hindu Man Attacked, Set On Fire By Mob In Bangladesh: Reports A Hindu man received serious injuries after he was allegedly attacked by a mob in Bangladesh and set on fire, in yet another incident that highlighted rising violence against minorities in the country. The 50-year-old victim, identified as Khokon Das, suffered serious injuries after being attacked and set on fire in an …

After Mumbai To Ahmedabad, Modi Government Plans Amritsar To Jammu Bullet Train | India News

After Mumbai To Ahmedabad, Modi Government Plans Amritsar To Jammu Bullet Train | India News

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Last Updated:November 04, 2025, 19:54 IST After Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train: The National High-Speed Rail Authority has invited bids for a survey for the proposed Amritsar-Jammu HSR corridor India’s first bullet train project is likely to start in 2027. (Pexels/Representative Image) Not just the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train, the Narendra Modi Government also has a plan for 240-km long bullet train network between Amritsar and Jammu. This will be a big gift for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after the Vande Bharat services that started recently for the Kashmir Valley. The National High-Speed Rail Authority has invited bids for a ‘Final survey for alignment and aerial survey’ for the proposed Amritsar-Jammu High speed rail corridor (HSR). CNN-NEWS18 has a copy of the document. Both Amritsar and Jammu are key commercial centres in Punjab and J&K respectively. “With an objective to meet growing passenger demand and optimise high speed rail connectivity between major cities/commercial and economic activity centres, an HSR corridor is being studied between Amritsar-Jammu covering desired obligatory points and major public hubs among other considerations. For this …

Over 20,000 steel masts to support corridor – India TV

Over 20,000 steel masts to support corridor – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Corridor is set to feature over 20,000 steel masts, ranging in height from 9.5 to 14.5 meters, to support its state-of-the-art 2×25 kV Overhead Traction System. These steel masts, manufactured under the Make in India initiative, adhere to rigorous Japanese standards, ensuring their capability to support trains running at a design speed of 350 kmph. This critical infrastructure development marks a significant step in the progress of India’s first bullet train project, combining indigenous manufacturing with global expertise to achieve high-speed rail efficiency. Source link

‘MVA created hurdles’: Nirmala Sitharaman accuses Congress-led coalition of stalling key projects in Maharashtra | Latest News India

‘MVA created hurdles’: Nirmala Sitharaman accuses Congress-led coalition of stalling key projects in Maharashtra | Latest News India

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Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday accused the past Maha Vikas Aghadi government of stalling key infrastructure projects in Maharashtra including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train and Mumbai Metro car shed in Aarey Colony. Mumbai: BJP’s central observers Nirmala Sitharaman and Vijay Rupani with party leaders Vinod Tawde and Chandrashekhar Bawankule felicitate party leader Devendra Fadnavis after the BJP legislature meeting, at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai,(PTI) She said that the ‘Congress-led government’ created hurdles when the Narendra Modi government tried to resolve the issues. “The previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of the Congress, undivided Nationalist Congress Party and undivided Shiv Sena also created hurdles when the Union government tried to resolve the issues plaguing Mumbai’s suburban railway network, she claimed, according to PTI. Sitharaman was speaking at a meeting of the state BJP legislature party in Mumbai. Devendra Fadnavis was elected as its leader ahead of the swearing-in of the new BJP-led government. Sitharaman, along with Vijay Rupani, was present as a central observer. “Had the Congress-led government not been in power in Maharashtra …

India’s first bullet train run likely in June-July 2026: Report | Latest News India

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The Indian Railways is ‘confident’ that the country’s first bullet train will commence operation in June-July 2026 in Gujarat, as India will seal the deal to procure the first six Shinkansen (bullet) trains from Japan by the end of the month, the Times of India has reported. An E5 Shinkasen series bullet trains. (Representational Image/Shutterstock) Also, as per the report, the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) will bid out all contracts, including the one on the procurement of trains and operating system, by August 15 this year. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. India’s first bullet train project will connect the cities of Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and construction work is currently underway. ‘More progress in Gujarat than Maharashtra’ Till January 2024, the project’s overall physical progress stood at around 40%, officials said, adding that the progress is more in Gujarat (48.3%) than in Maharashtra (22.5%). “There is a remarkable progress in Maharashtra in recent months. The state administration has directed all district collectors to complete the …