(a) the details of number of bullet train projects that are going on in the country; and
(b) if so, the status thereof and the amount of budget that has been allocated for these projects so far?
(a) the details of number of bullet train projects that are going on in the country; and
(b) if so, the status thereof and the amount of budget that has been allocated for these projects so far?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AND COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)
(a) & (b): At present, only Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project has been sanctioned by the Government of India, which is under implementation. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has been constituted to execute this project.
The budget allocation made by the Government for this project in last 3 years is as under:-
(i) F.Y. 2017-18 – ? 150 crore
(ii) F.Y. 2018-19 – ? 2400 crore
(iii) F.Y. 2019-20 – ? 7100 crore.
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