Government Initiates Feasibility Studies for Bullet Train Corridors

The government has announced plans to conduct feasibility studies for bullet train corridors in the northern, southern, and eastern regions of India. President Droupadi Murmu highlighted these developments in her address to Parliament. She also discussed the ongoing Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project and the expansion of metro infrastructure across 21 cities.

The government has announced an ambitious plan to conduct feasibility studies for bullet train corridors spanning the northern, southern, and eastern regions of the country. In an address to the joint session of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted this initiative as a key aspect of India's evolving infrastructure.

Murmu also provided an update on the ongoing high-speed rail project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, noting significant progress. The 508-km corridor will allow bullet trains to reach speeds of 320 kmph, covering the distance in just 2 hours and 7 minutes with stops at Surat, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad.

Additionally, Murmu mentioned the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited's announcement of completing the first phase between Surat and Bilimora by August 2026. In her speech, she underscored the government's commitment to enhancing public transport, including the expansion of metro systems in 21 cities and new schemes like Vande Metro.

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