India’s first bullet train will run in 2023 on the Mumbai – Ahmedabad line. The train will run at 350 km/h, covering the 508 km line in two hours.
“In 2023, the first bullet train will run in India. We have already discussed the phases of bullet train project. Work is going on as per the schedule,” Railway minister Suresh Prabhu said.
The USD 15 billion line project includes a 21 km rail tunnel under the sea, and most of the rest line will be elevated track. 81% of total investment will be covered by ta loan from Japan.
Under the agreement, Japan will provide the rolling stock.
The loan agreement should be signed at the end of this year and in 2018 will be launched the works on the project.
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