One of the biggest infrastructure projects in India, Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has received a major push before this year comes to an end. The Embassy of Japan in India shared some photos of the E5 Series Shinkansen bullet train. Indians can now witness the first pictures of the bullet train in the avatar that will probably run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
E5 Series Shinkansen –
On Friday, the Embassy of Japan in India shared some photos of the E5 Series Shinkansen.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project –
E5 Series Shinkansen will be modified for use as rolling stock of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project.
Distance Cover Within 2 Hours –
After the completion of this project, the distance between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will be completed in just 2 hours.
Completed By 2023 –
The MAHSR, also known as the Bullet Train Project, has been sanctioned with a target to be completed by 2023.
Country’s First Bullet-Train Project –
On September 14, 2017, PM Modi and his then Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe launched the country’s first bullet-train project.
First Country After Taiwan –
India is the first country to buy Japan’s iconic ‘Shinkansen’ bullet-train technology after Taiwan.
Japan Also Contribute In This Project –
Tokyo had also agreed to give a loan of Rs 88,000 crore, about 80 per cent of the project cost.
508-Kilometer Length –
The MAHSR project of 508-kilometer length has been sanctioned by the Government. It is being executed by a special purpose vehicle namely National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), with financial and technical assistance from the Government of Japan.
Total Cost –
The total estimated cost of the project is Rs 1,08,000 crores.
Pass Through Tunnel & Sea –
India’s first bullet train will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, covering a distance of over 500 km. Of the total distance, 21 km will pass through tunnels, of which seven km will be under the sea.