This story is from April 17, 2024
Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Imagine being able to travel from Delhi to Ahmedabad in just 3.5 hours by train! A new bullet train project is in the works to make this dream a reality in the coming years, reported TOI. Indian Railways has already finalised the detailed project report for this new bullet train project. If it gets the government nod, the Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train project will be the second high-speed rail service in Gujarat. From maximum speed to proposed stations and status, we take a look at top things we know about the Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train project:
Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train speed: The train is expected to operate at a maximum speed of 350 km per hour. The proposed train will operate on an elevated track, maintaining an average speed of 250 km/hour, reducing the travel time between the two cities from the current 12 hours to a mere 3.5 hours. (AI image for representative purposes)
Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train proposed stations: The multimodal hub at Sabarmati station will serve as the starting point for the train service. Along its route, the bullet train will halt at Manear, Rewari, Jaipur, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Udaipur, Himmatnagar. (AI image for representative purposes)
Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train travel time: According to railway officials, the elevated corridor spanning approximately 900 km between Ahmedabad and Delhi is expected to reduce the travel time between the two cities by about nine hours. (AI image for representative purposes)
Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train route: Along the planned route, there will be nine primary stations, not including the terminal stations in Ahmedabad and Delhi. It will pass through selected stations in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana before reaching its destination in Delhi. (AI image for representative purposes)
Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train project details: The high-speed tracks will be aligned with the existing railway infrastructure. The alignment was strategically selected to minimize the need for land acquisition. (AI image for representative purposes)
Delhi-Ahmedabad bullet train project status: The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRC) commenced the bidding process for the final alignment design of the high-speed rail line in September 2020. The process involved the utilization of aerial LiDAR surveys to accelerate the planning phase. Currently, the project is pending final approval from the central government. (AI image for representative purposes)
The acquisition of private land is a major hurdle in the implementation of large-scale projects, often leading to prolonged legal disputes that consume a significant amount of time. Elevated tracks and alignment with existing railway network will help avoid these issues. (AI image for representative purposes)
The Ahmedabad-Delhi bullet train is one of six new high-speed rail projects that the Central government has planned to improve connectivity and boost tourism across the nation. In its manifesto for the forthcoming Lok Sabha election, BJP has stated that one bullet train each will run in north, south and east India. (AI image for representative purposes)
India’s first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is partially expected to become operational by July 2026. The Gujarat stretch of the first bullet train project is expected to commence operations. The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project is being funded by Japan’s JICA. (Image of Shinkansen E5 series bullet train)