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'Swadeshi' bullet train from next year

'Swadeshi' bullet train from next year

Suchith Kidiyoor & Anush S / TNN / Apr 26, 2026, 03:22 IST

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'Swadeshi' bullet train from next year

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurating 'Adiitya'

From imported technology to home-grown design, India's "swadeshi" bullet train push is shifting gears - towards speed, scale and self-reliance. The high-speed train is on track for April 2027 debut. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor will be the first to run it.

First ‘swadeshi’ bullet train to roll out on Mum-Ahd route by April ’27

First ‘swadeshi’ bullet train to roll out on Mum-Ahd route by April ’27

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated Saturday "Aditya", a dedicated high-speed rail manufacturing complex at BEML Limited's Tippasandra campus in Bengaluru. The facility is built to produce B-28 trainsets, backbone of India's indigenous high-speed programme.

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About the AuthorSuchith Kidiyoor

Suchith Kidiyoor is an Assistant Editor with The Times of India, Bengaluru, bringing over 15 years of journalistic experience. A keen observer of the city’s evolving landscape, he specializes in covering urban mobility, infrastructure, traffic management, urban planning, and public policy. Known for his in-depth reporting, he also closely follows developments within the Karnataka government, including affairs at the state secretariat and sessions of the legislature.

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