Overview

• The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project will receive two Shinkansen train sets from Japan in early 2026 to aid testing and inspection efforts.
• The donated E5 and E3 trains will be used for engineer training, operational data collection, and familiarization with Shinkansen technology.
• Construction progress in Gujarat includes 292 km of viaducts, 14 completed river bridges, and significant track bed and noise barrier installations.
• The first operational segment, Surat to Bilimora, is on track to launch by August 2026, while delays in Maharashtra push full commissioning beyond 2030.
• India and Japan are also discussing the potential introduction of the next-generation E10 Shinkansen on the corridor in the early 2030s.