Ahmedabad/Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Electrification works on the 508-km Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor are progressing alongside civil construction and track laying, with the project introducing India’s first high-speed railway electrification system designed to support train operations at speeds of up to 320 kmph. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the corridor is being equipped with a 2×25 kV Overhead Traction System, a technology widely used for high-speed rail internationally but be…
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New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India’s first bullet train service will begin operations in phases from August 15, 2027, with the Surat-Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor set to become the country’s inaugural high-speed rail route, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced.The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor will be commissioned in stages, allowing sections of the project to become operational before the completion of the entire route. Follo…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India is nearing completion of its first bullet train corridor, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High‑Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, which will provide a standardised template for upcoming bullet train corridors across the country, a statement said on Friday.MAHSR will connect Mumbai to Ahmedabad in about 1 hour 58 minutes and the corridor has a design speed of 350 kmph with an operational speed of 320 kmph supported by advanced rolling stock, signalling and train control systems.T…
Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed officials to redevelop Dharavi on the lines of modern housing projects in Singapore and Hong Kong. However, he emphasised that the residents, their livelihoods and the local identity of Dharavi must remain at the centre of this transformation, while ensuring that the project is completed within the stipulated timeline.The Chief Minister was speaking at a high-level review meeting of the Dharavi Redevelopment Pr…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A framed image displayed at Gate 4 of the Ministry of Railways building in New Delhi offered a glimpse of what India’s bullet train future could look like — a sleek, aerodynamic train with a rounded nose, gliding over an elevated viaduct through lush green terrain.While the image appeared symbolic, possibly a digital rendering, it also reflected the government’s renewed confidence that the long-delayed Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is finally gath…
Hyderabad, March 6 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Friday that night-tourism will be promoted along the Musi river in Hyderabad. He reiterated the state government’s plan to develop a Musi riverfront. He said that along the riverbanks, night tourism will be promoted to generate employment and boost economic activity.He was speaking at the inauguration of the Eco Hill Park at Kothwalguda. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for the Radial Ro…
Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Former chief minister and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday described the Maharashtra budget as a “mirage of development,” claiming it involves “setting off firecrackers on borrowed money” while the state’s financial condition remains dire. Uddhav Thackeray remarked that the budget focuses on schemes benefiting contractors, while offering common citizens an “elevated highway of lies.”He dismissed the farm loan waiver as a “false invitation,” stating that while…
Los Angeles, March 4 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, who will be next seen in the ‘Practical Magic’ sequel, is looking to build out her future slate. he Oscar-winning actress is set to star in and produce a new movie for Sony from writer Dana Fox. Following a competitive situation, Sony Pictures has landed the untitled project from Bullock and Fox, reuniting the two after Paramount’s 2022 box office hit The Lost City, reports ‘Deadline’.Plot details are being kept under wraps,…
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Opposition parties on Monday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of avoiding parliamentary debate on critical national issues such as border infrastructure, inflation and unemployment, while raking up ideological controversies for political gain. Speaking after announcing a meeting of Opposition parties, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said there was growing internal conflict within the BJP and alleged that the government was deliber…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project is witnessing steady progress with the installation of Overhead Electrification (OHE) masts advancing along the corridor.According to the minister, the development marks an important step towards enabling electric traction for India’s first high-speed rail system and reflects consistent on-ground execution under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. In doing so, it strengthen…