India’s first bullet train from Mumbai-Ahmedabad likely by 2028

India’s dream of a high-speed bullet train is no longer just a futuristic fantasy — it’s speeding closer to reality! As per the latest news reports, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor, often dubbed India’s bullet train project, is making rapid progress.Officials are eyeing the first run in Gujarat by 2028, with full connectivity to Mumbai expected by 2030. This project promises to transform travel between two of India’s busiest cities, slashing journey times from over 7 hours to under 3!The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) recently hit a major milestone — they’ve built 300 kilometers of viaducts along the 508-km route. Most of this viaduct construction (about 257 km) was done using the Full Span Launching Method (FSLM), a fancy engineering technique that lets builders place massive 40-meter-long concrete segments swiftly — up to ten times faster than traditional ways! The rest was built with the Span-by-Span (SBS) method.Read more: 10 national parks in South India you probably haven't explored yetBy 2028, operations are expected to begin between Sabarmati and Vapi in Gujarat, with a gradual extension to Mumbai by 2030. In order to make this bullet train a success, NHSRCL is also hard at work calculating how many people will board and setting prices.Japan and India have partnered on this huge project, with financial and technical assistance from the Japanese government. By connecting commercial centres and reducing travel inconveniences, the bullet train is transforming India's travel experience. It is not only about speed.The corridor will zip past key spots like Bandra Kurla Complex, Thane, Virar, Surat, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and finally Sabarmati. Along the way, stations are being built with stylish themes to offer a modern yet local vibe.Read more: Time travel: 5 Indian states with cities that feel frozen in the pastOther progress highlights include the completion of hundreds of kilometers of piers, foundations, and track beds, plus the start of track laying in Gujarat. State-of-the-art rolling stock depots are also taking shape to house the sleek bullet trains once they arrive.All things considered, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is rushing headlong into the future, promising quicker commutes, increased economic growth, and a new era of rail travel in India. Are you prepared to take the bullet?