Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: 2028 Target Confirmed

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed that the USD 15 billion Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, being developed in collaboration with Japan, is on track to become operational by 2028.

Speaking at an event focused on the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), Fadnavis underscored the vital role of infrastructure development in achieving Maharashtra’s target of a USD 1 trillion gross state domestic product (GSDP). He noted that during his first term (2014–2019), USD 30 billion was invested in infrastructure, with even greater investments now underway to support key projects.

As part of the state’s push for accelerated growth, the government plans to raise an additional USD 50 billion from international financiers over the next four months to strengthen infrastructure further.

Fadnavis highlighted the upcoming Vadhavan port, which is expected to be operational within three to four years. Constructed on reclaimed land, the port will include an adjacent airport—also developed through land reclamation. Importantly, Vadhavan will serve as a stop on the bullet train route, boosting its logistical and strategic value.

To support connectivity, a new highway linking Nashik to Vadhavan port is under development, aimed at integrating 17 districts with modern port infrastructure. Additionally, the Shaktipeeth highway—connecting Nagpur to Goa—is being built to spur economic growth in the state's underdeveloped regions.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.