PM to review Bullet Train Project during his Gujarat visit on Nov 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Gujarat on November 15 to review the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR), also known as the Bullet Train project, a government release Friday said.

The project is one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure initiatives, aiming to revolutionize inter-city travel by reducing travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to just two hours.

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“At around 10 am, Prime Minister will visit the under-construction Bullet Train Station in Surat to review the progress of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR) — one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects symbolizing the nation’s leap into the era of high-speed connectivity,” the government said in its release.

The under-construction Bullet Train Station in Surat is designed to reflect the city’s world-renowned diamond industry. The station will feature spacious waiting lounges, restrooms, and retail outlets, ensuring a comfortable travel experience for passengers.

The MAHSR project spans approximately 508 kilometers, covering 352 km in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and 156 km in Maharashtra. The project is being built with advanced engineering techniques, featuring 465 km of viaducts, which will minimize land disturbance and enhance safety.

Key Highlights of the Project:

Completion: The Surat-Bilimora section, covering 47 km, is in an advanced stage of completion, with civil works and track-bed laying fully completed.

Connectivity: The project will connect major cities, including Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora, Vapi, Boisar, Virar, Thane, and Mumbai.

Impact: The project is expected to boost business, tourism, and economic activity along the entire corridor, catalyzing regional development.

Sustainability: The station is designed with a strong focus on sustainability, featuring rainwater harvesting, low-flow sanitary fixtures, and eco-friendly paint.

PM Modi’s visit aims to assess the project’s progress and discuss the next steps with senior officials. The visit is expected to give a significant boost to the project’s completion, which is slated for 2027.

During his visit to the state, the prime minister will travel to the Narmada district in Gujarat on Saturday to mark the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of legendary tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the government release.

During his stay in the district, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various development projects worth over Rs 9,700 crore, focusing on infrastructure, health, education, and heritage, with a special emphasis on tribal empowerment.

The projects include:

Housing: 100,000 houses built under PM-JANMAN and DA-JAGUA, providing shelter to tribal families;

Education: 42 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) worth Rs 1,900 crore and 50 new EMRS worth Rs 2,320 crore;

Connectivity: 250 buses for 14 tribal districts and 748 km of new roads to enhance connectivity;

Community Hubs: 228 Multi-Purpose Centres and 14 Tribal Multi-Marketing Centres (TMMCs);

Cultural Preservation: Centre of Competence in Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, and Tribal Research Institute (TRI) building Imphal, Manipur;

Modi’s visit aims to accelerate development in underserved tribal regions, reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and tribal welfare.

He will also participate in the Grih Pravesh ceremony and address a gathering at Dediapada, highlighting the government’s initiatives for tribal empowerment.