Overview

• Japan will provide India with two Shinkansen train sets, E5 and E3 models, by early 2026 for testing and training on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.
• Construction progress includes 292 km of viaducts, 374 km of piers, and 393 km of foundation work, primarily in Gujarat, with bridges and noise barriers also advancing.
• The first operational segment, Surat to Bilimora, is targeted for completion by August 2026, while full corridor operations are expected by 2030.
• Maharashtra's 21 km tunnel between Bandra-Kurla Complex and Shilphata faces delays due to late tunnel boring machine deployment, likely pushing local completion past 2030.
• The project integrates Japanese Shinkansen technology under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, fostering local manufacturing and expertise in high-speed rail systems.