Question : BULLET TRAIN SERVICE BETWEEN AHMEDABAD AND MUMBAI



(a) whether the Railways propose to introduce Bullet Train service between Ahmedabad and Mumbai keeping in view of heavy rush of passengers;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which Bullet Train service is proposed to be introduced on this route?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS ( SHRI R. VELU )

(a) to (c): No decision has been taken to introduce bullet train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. However, it has been decided to carry out pre-feasibility studies for one corridor each in the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern regions of the country for construction of high speed passenger corridors.