Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL) is progressing rapidly on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. The country’s first bullet train will pass though – Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The 508-km long Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is under execution with technical and financial assistance from Government of Japan.Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train stationsThe Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project will have 12 stations namely – Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Billimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.Source: NHSRCLMumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train costThe total estimated cost of MAHSR project is Rs 1,08,000 crore (approximately). Of these, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is funding 81% of the project cost i.e. Rs. 88,000 crores. Balance 19% cost i.e. Rs. 20,000 crores will be funded through equity contribution from Ministry of Railways (50%) and State Governments of Maharashtra (25%) and Gujarat (25%). Till June 30, 2025, the Cumulative Financial expenditure of Rs. 78,839/- crore has been incurred on the project.Also Read | What is the operational length of metro rail network in India? Check state-wise dataMumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train latest news, Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train statusIn a written reply to Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashiwni Vaishnaw said that all the civil contracts of the project have been awarded. “Out of total 28 tender packages, 24 tender packages have been awarded,” he said. The Union Minister further added that the work of the under-sea tunnel (21Kms approx.) has also started. “Till now, 392 km of pier construction, 329 km of Girder Casting and 308 km of Girder launching have been completed,” Vaishnaw added.Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train project completion dateThe Railway Minister also stated that the Gujarat portion of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by December, 2027. “The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by Dec, 2029. However, Bullet train project is a very complex and technology intensive Project,” he noted.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd