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India's First Bullet Train: Trial Runs on Surat-Vapi Stretch by Mid-2027
✍️ Times of India
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 01:44 PM
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Trial runs for India's inaugural bullet train are slated for May-June 2027 on the 100-km Surat-Vapi section of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail corridor. Commercial operations are anticipated to begin in August 2027.
Indian Railways is gearing up for significant milestones in its high-speed rail ambitions. The initial trial runs of the country's first bullet train are scheduled to commence between May and June 2027.
These trials will take place on a 100-kilometer stretch connecting Surat and Vapi, part of the larger Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail corridor. Following the successful completion of these trials, commercial services are projected to launch in August 2027, marking a new era of high-speed passenger transport in India.
The B28 train, designed for high speeds, is expected to offer a modern travel experience. While specific features are detailed in an accompanying report, the introduction of bullet train services signifies a major advancement in the nation's railway infrastructure.
These trials will take place on a 100-kilometer stretch connecting Surat and Vapi, part of the larger Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail corridor. Following the successful completion of these trials, commercial services are projected to launch in August 2027, marking a new era of high-speed passenger transport in India.
The B28 train, designed for high speeds, is expected to offer a modern travel experience. While specific features are detailed in an accompanying report, the introduction of bullet train services signifies a major advancement in the nation's railway infrastructure.