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There have been developments in India’s first-ever bullet train project with ongoing construction of railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and stations on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad fast train corridor. According to India’s Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the project which stretches to 508 km is making good progress, and the first train services are expected by the last quarter of 2027.
Construction on India’s 508 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor, featuring an underground BKC station and a Thane Creek undersea tunnel, is progressing, with first services targeted for Q4 2027 to operate at 320 kmph.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project consists of many engineering projects which include the underground station in BKC area of Mumbai and the undersea tunnel through Thane creek. The train according to the Minister is expected to run at speeds of 320 kmph.
The fast train corridor would pass through Maharashtra, Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, having 12 stations between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Mumbai Bullet Train Station To Be Built 100 Feet Underground
One of the distinguishing characteristics of the project is the building of an underground bullet train station which is being built at Bandra-Kurla Complex, which is one of the business areas of Mumbai.
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— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) October 24, 2026
As per Ashwini Vaishnaw, excavation for the station is being done at a depth of 32 meters or about 100 feet below the ground level. The plan involves three levels to make provision for platforms, concourses, and service spaces.
The station will have six platforms, each of which is more than 400 meters in length, to accommodate the fast-moving trains. It will be a massive engineering task given that the station is underground.
The station is going to act as the terminal for the fast-moving railway corridor of Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
India’s First Undersea Rail Tunnel To Pass Beneath Thane Creek
Another equally important part of this project is the tunnel section in Maharashtra which spans up to 21 kilometers. Out of these 21 kilometers, around seven kilometers of tunnel section will be dug underneath the Thane Creek.
In this project, the massive tunneling boring machine will be used to bore tunnels through rocks and soil. According to the information posted by the railway minister, two such tunnel boring machines were started working from Vikhroli and Savli in July 2026.
Each of these machines has a cutter head with a diameter of 13.6 meters and weighs over 3,000 tons. These tunnel boring machines span up to 96 meters in length and are used to construct this challenging tunnel section.
This undersea tunnel is considered to be the most challenging tunnel section of this project.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train To Run At 320 Kmph
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor is designed for a maximum operating speed of 320 kmph. The project aims to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities once the service becomes operational.
The first service is targeted for the last quarter of 2027, according to the timeline shared by the railway minister. The project is still under construction, and the service will depend on the completion of the required infrastructure and testing.
The corridor stretches across Maharashtra and Gujarat, with a section passing through the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
List Of 12 Bullet Train Stations
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is planned to have 12 stations:
- Mumbai (Bandra-Kurla Complex)
- Thane
- Virar
- Boisar
- Vapi
- Bilimora
- Surat
- Bharuch
- Vadodara
- Anand
- Ahmedabad
- Sabarmati
These stations are planned to connect major urban centres and important locations along the route. The final travel time and service frequency will depend on the operating schedule and the stations served by each train.
India’s First Bullet Train Project Moves Towards 2027 Target
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor is India’s first high-speed rail project and is intended to introduce bullet train services to the country. Its construction includes elevated tracks, bridges, tunnels and specialised railway stations.
The underground BKC station and the tunnel beneath Thane Creek are two of its most notable engineering features. As work continues across the corridor, the next major steps include completing the infrastructure, installing and testing railway systems, and preparing the route for passenger operations.
The railway minister has set the final quarter of 2027 as the target for the first service. The project will mark a major change in India’s rail network if it begins operations on the planned timeline.
