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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train fare likely under Rs 3,000, launch by August 2026
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train fare likely under Rs 3,000, launch by August 2026
India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad may cost less than Rs 3,000 for a 508-km journey that will take around two hours at 320 kmph, according to Railway Ministry signals.…
The Story in Brief
India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad may cost less than Rs 3,000 for a 508-km journey that will take around two hours at 320 kmph, according to Railway Ministry signals. The fare is being planned to be lower than air travel and accessible for middle-class passengers, though final rates are yet to be fixed.
The bullet train will have 12 stations across the route. The first 50-km stretch between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat is expected to begin operations by August 15, 2026, with the full route to be opened gradually. About 80 per cent of the project work is complete.
The Indian Opinion
The bullet train's promise of sub-Rs 3,000 tickets sounds competitive against flights, but the real test will be ridership and maintenance costs. Critics question whether the investment yields enough benefit for the common traveller. Watch for the actual fare announcement and whether the train runs on time from day one, punctuality will decide if India adopts high-speed rail or treats it as a novelty.
Source: aajtak.in
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