Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train: First Stretch Surat–Bilimora To Start In 2027; Ticket Prices Reasonable

The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is making rapid progress on India's first bullet train corridor, the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR), which will pass through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

First Section to Open in 2027

The Ministry of Railways has announced that the first operational section of the MAHSR corridor will be the Surat-Bilimora stretch, set to open in 2027. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Saturday, "Work is progressing rapidly, and the Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor will be the first to open in 2027."

The services will gradually extend to Thane by 2028 and are expected to reach Mumbai by 2029.

Affordable Ticket Prices

The Railway Minister emphasized that the fare structure will remain within reach of middle-class passengers, ensuring that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train remains an affordable travel option.

Stations Along the Corridor

The MAHSR corridor will feature 12 stations:

• Mumbai
• Thane
• Virar
• Boisar
• Vapi
• Bilimora
• Surat
• Bharuch
• Vadodara
• Anand
• Ahmedabad
• Sabarmati

Project Completion Timeline

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project is being executed with technical and financial support from the Government of Japan. The Ministry of Railways has set a target to complete the entire corridor by December 2029. The Gujarat portion between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned for completion by December 2027, while the full stretch from Maharashtra to Sabarmati is expected to be operational by December 2029, as confirmed by Minister Vaishnaw during the Monsoon Session of Parliament in the Lok Sabha.