Overview

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is expected to be operational by the end of 2028.
• Approximately 75% of the excavation work for the Bandra Kurla Complex underground station has been completed, according to the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).
• The 508-kilometer corridor will feature 12 stations, with Mumbai's station being underground and the remaining elevated, connecting key locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• Fadnavis criticized the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government for a 2.5-year delay in the project, citing increased interest costs due to the stall.
• The current administration has accelerated project approvals and construction, aiming to meet the 2028 timeline despite Maharashtra lagging behind Gujarat in development progress.