Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train 2025 (Latest Update)

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Overview

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train is also known as Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR).

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train is the latest under-construction project. This high-speed rail line will link Mumbai (Maharashtra) to Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

The total length of this project is 508 km. And the below-mentioned is the division of the length.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is structured in the following ways:

This bullet train route will have 3 in between depots such as Surat Rail depot, Sabarmati Rail depot, and Thane Rail depot.

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train will operate at the following speeds

The cost of the Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is Rs. 110000 crores. And the below-shown are the sources of funding.

This project will be executed under the National High Speed Rail Corp (NHSRCL).

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Passenger Amenities

NHSRCL has come up with various amenities that will help Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train passengers to travel effortlessly. Some of those passenger amenities are

• Avoiding Ear Pressure in Cabin

As the passenger experiences ear pressure while ait traveling, the high-speed train also has similar difficulties. 

This usually happens while passing through the tunnels. Because as a train enters the tunnel at its high speed, this causes air pressure occurs both inside and outside.

This creates pain in the ear.

To overcome this discomfort for passengers, the complete train will be built airtight. And positive pressure will be maintained over the atmospheric pressure.

• Noise Mitigation

Noise is a usual outcome of running machinery. Engineers work hard to solve this issue.

And same is done for this bullet train as well. Many features have been implemented to minimize the noise in this train.

Double layer aluminim alloy in the body, sound absorbing covers in the bogie, airtight floors along with noise insulation, etc are the precautions followed.

• Convenient Interior Design

The train has 3 different classes such as standard class, first class, and business class.

All these classes have conveniently designed seats. And the passengers will get huge leg space for a comfortable journey.

Overhead luggage racks, LED lighting, lamps for readers, mobile or laptop charging, etc are the other facilities provided in the bullet train.

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Safety Features

The following are the safety features provided in the Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train.

• Earthquake Detecting System

This train will pass through various seismic zones like Koyna-Warna, Kutch, and Latur-Osmanabad regions. 

For this reason, the train will have an earthquake-detecting system that warns the future possibilities before itself.

• Temperature And Wind Monitoring System

This bullet train will have sensors to monitor the temperature, rain, wind monitoring anemometers, etc.

• Advanced Driver Operating System 

Advanced communication equipment, and various display units will be provided to the driving unit. 

With the help of the following advancement, the drivers will be able to take accurate decisions to drive the train safely.

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Stations

The Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train will have the following destinations as their halt stations over the train journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad.

• Mumbai (BKC) Station
• Thane Station
• Virar Station
• Boisar Station
• Vapi Station
• Bilimora Station
• Surat Station
• Bharuch Station
• Vadodara Station
• Nadiad/Anand Station
• Ahmedabad Station
• Sabarmati Station

HSR Depots

• Surat Depot
• Sabarmati Rail Depot
• Vapi Depot
• Thane Rail Depot

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Time

The Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train will be operated at the speed of 320 km/h to travel the distance of 508km and reach 12 stations.

As per the NHSRCL, each day there will be 35 trains in each side. The time gap between the arrival of one to the next bullet train will be 20 minutes during peak hours and 30 minutes for other scenarios.

During limited station stops, the train will cover the overall distance in just 1 hr 58 minutes. And for all the station stops, the train will consume 2hr 57 minutes.

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Route

At present, the travel time from Mumbai to Ahmedabad takes around 7-8 hours. 

However, after the completion of the Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train, the travel time for the same locations will come to 2 hours and 57 minutes.

As the train will stop at the 12 stations on the way, for each station it will halt for 165 seconds.

Out of the 12 stops, the four major stops will be Mumbai, Vadodara, Surat, and Ahmedabad.

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Map

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Ticket Price

The project report stated that the Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train ticket price will be 1.5 times the first class AC ticket of Mumbai Ahmedabad Duronto Express.

The NHSRCL clarifies that the Mumbai to Ahmedabad fare will begin from Rs. 3000. And the minimum ticket price will be Rs 250.

The train will have 2×2 & 2×3 seating facilities in the standard and business class.

NHSRCL stated that the passengers will be charged an additional fee during check-in for too much heavy luggage.

You can check out NHSRCL to know more about Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train project

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Current Status

The Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train project work was only in progress in Gujarat. This is because the land acquisition works were at a halt in Maharashtra.

However, now the land acquisition process in Maharashtra has grown.

And now the current status of the Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train project’s land acquisition is as follows. 

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Completion Date

One of the Senior BJP leaders stated “The issues we had regarding the land acquisition for MAHSR in Maharashtra is solved now.

Now the project work will take a huge growth towards completion of the MAHSR project.

And we have planned to complete the Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train project by August 2026.”

Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Latest News

One of the Senior BJP leaders said “The bullet train project connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad cities will seek fast growth now. This is because the obstacles we had regarding the land acquisition are solved now.”

Previously, the Maha Vikas Aghadi government created an obstacle to the land acquisition for the MAHSR project in Maharashtra. 

This slow downed the work process of this bullet train project. Now the issues are solved and the MAHSR project work will take a huge growth from now onwards.

And the people can expect the completion of the MAHSR project in the recent coming years.

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