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Bullet train 2025: India bets big on steel bridges, mega tunnels and high-speed infrastructure
India's first bullet train project is rapidly transforming into a reality, with significant progress on tunnels, bridges, and stations. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, built with Japanese technology, is set to revolutionize travel,
India’s lifeline is struggling due to inadequate track capacity as well reliance on diesel locomotives, signal failures and congestion leading to delays.
At the core of this transformation is Indian Railways, serving as the nation’s largest mobility and freight backbone—moving raw materials, finished goods and millions of citizens every day.
In a major push toward accident-free train operations, Indian Railways has begun phased deployment of Kavach 4.0, the latest version of its indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system.
A gravity-defying bridge now links India with the disputed Kashmir Valley. But locals are wary of its implications
Central and Western Railways are launching special services and augmenting existing train routes with additional coaches to accommodate passengers affected by widespread flight cancellations across India.
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India’s first bullet train to make 100km debut in August 2027
Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated that the country’s first bullet train is planned to make its debut run in August 2027.
India achieves remarkable progress in railway modernization under PM Modi's leadership, with 35,000 km new tracks, 46,000 km electrified, and 40,000 new coaches manufactured in 11 years. Vaishnaw said- "35,000 kilometres of new railway tracks have been ...
Masala dosa at Guntakal. Curd rice with pickle at Trivandrum. Sanitised, neat packages on the Vande Bharat train. Meals on board have changed – and how.