Bullet Train: A major announcement has been made regarding the first bullet train that will soon start operating in India. Find out when this train will run in the country and what the updates are regarding the fare?

Bullet Train: Indian Railways is the world's fourth-largest rail network, and millions of passengers travel by train every day in the country. Over time, the railways have continuously improved their facilities and technology. Now, a new and historic chapter is about to be added to this journey. The country will soon see its first bullet train running. On the occasion of the new year, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has made it clear that India will get its first bullet train by August 15, 2027. This will bring about a major change in connectivity between cities. Let's tell you how much...

Bullet Train to Start from August 15, 2027

According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the country's first bullet train will be fully ready by August 15, 2027. Initially, this train will run between Surat and Vapi in Gujarat. In the first phase, the service will start between Surat and Bilimora. After that, the Vapi to Surat section will open.

Then the bullet train will run from Vapi to Ahmedabad. Later, the Thane to Ahmedabad section will be added, and finally, the entire high-speed corridor from Mumbai to Ahmedabad will become operational. The Railway Minister jokingly said that people should start preparing now, because the bullet train is not far away.

How Much Will the Bullet Train Fare Be?

Now, many people are wondering how much the bullet train fare will be. Let us tell you that this has not yet been officially decided. However, initial estimates have emerged. It is believed that the fare for the entire journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad could be between Rs 3000 and Rs 5000.  It is likely to be cheaper than air travel.

The government's effort is to keep the bullet train within the reach of the middle class, so that as many people as possible can benefit from high-speed rail. The fare will be set in such a way that it saves time without putting too much burden on people's pockets. However, the exact details will not be clear until official information is released.