North India Statesman
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A major information has been revealed regarding India’s first bullet train project, Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. Japan is ready to provide free bullet trains for testing and trial of this project. Bullet train work is going on on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, which may take some more years to complete. Japan can provide E3 and E5 model trains of its Shinkansen series for testing the project, equipped with world -class security facilities.
The country’s first bullet train can be E10
India initially planned to run Bullet Trains of E5 series on this route, which has a maximum speed of 320 km per hour. However, the project is delayed and the cost has increased. E3 is an old model, while India is now showing interest in Shinkansen’s latest E10 series. The government can choose the E10 model for this route, which can be delivered in 2027. The route is currently planned to be partially opened.
Tests will start in 2026
According to a report by Japan Times, Japan will provide one train set of E5 and E3 series to India in early 2026. Testing equipment will be installed in these trains. These test trains will collect data on high temperatures, dust contact and driving conditions, which will help in the production of E10 trains in India in India.
80% loan of project cost
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is providing funding for this bullet train project. This agency will provide 80% of the total project cost as a loan. The Government of India will repay this loan in 50 years at a minor interest rate of 0.01%.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project will bring revolutionary changes in India’s railway system. The project will accelerate the project with free testing trains and possible delivery of E10 series from Japan. JICA’s financial assistance and advanced technology of Japan will play an important role in making this project a success.
