Lok Sabha Question No. 54 (STARRED), answered on 2025-07-23
Subject: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Mukeshkumar Chandrakaant Dalal, Shri Devusinh Chauhan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 54 TO BE ANSWERED ON 23.07.2025

## MUMBAI-AHMEDABAD BULLET TRAIN

- *54.  SHRI MUKESHKUMAR CHANDRAKAANT DALAL: SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of current status of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project and the updated phase-wise plan along with timeline for its completion and operational launch;
- (b) the details of total funds allocated and utilised for this project so far including financial assistance received from Japan International Cooperation  Agency  (JICA)  or other international funding bodies;
- (c) whether key challenges including land acquisition, environmental clearances and technological partnerships have delayed  the  project  and  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  the  steps taken/being taken to resolve them;
- (d) whether the Government has conducted any feasibility studies for extending high-speed rail networks to other corridors and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) the  details  of  Government's  long-term  vision  for  high-speed rail; and
- (f) whether there is a national strategy to ensure affordability and accessibility for middle-class and low-income passengers and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a) to (f)  A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF LOK SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO. 54  TO  BE  ANSWERED  ON 23.07.2025

(a) to (f): The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project  (508  km)  is  under  execution  with  technical  and  financial assistance  from  Government  of  Japan.  The  Project  is  passing through the States of Gujarat,  Maharashtra and Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli with 12 stations planned at Mumbai, Thane, Virar,  Boisar,  Vapi,  Billimora,  Surat,  Bharuch,  Vadodara,  Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati.

The Gujarat portion of the corridor between Vapi and Sabarmati is planned to be completed by Dec, 2027. The entire project (Maharashtra to Sabarmati section) is expected to be completed by Dec,  2029.  However,  Bullet  train  project  is  a  very  complex  and technology intensive Project. Exact timelines for the completion of the project can be reasonably ascertained after the completion of all associated works of Civil Structures, Track, Electrical, Signaling & Telecommunication and supply of Trainsets.

Total estimated cost of MAHSR  project  is approximately Rs. 1,08,000  crores,  out  of  which  Japan  International  Cooperation Agency  (JICA)  is  funding    81%  of  the  project  cost  i.e.  Rs.  88,000 crores.  Balance  19%  cost  i.e.  Rs.  20,000  crores  will  be  funded through  equity  contribution  from  Ministry  of  Railways  (50%)  and State Governments of Maharashtra (25%) and Gujarat (25%). Cumulative  Financial  expenditure  of  Rs.  78,839/-  crore  has  been incurred on the project till 30.06.2025.

The  delay  in  land  acquisition  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  has impacted  the  project  till  2021.  However,  currently,  entire  land (1389.5  Ha.)  for  MAHSR  project  has  been  acquired.  The  Final Location  Survey  and  Geotechnical  investigation  completed  and alignment  finalized.  All  Statutory  Clearances  relating  to  wildlife, Coastal  Regulation  Zone  (CRZ)  and  Forest  clearance  have  been obtained. All the civil contracts of the project have been awarded. Out  of  total  28  tender  packages,  24  tender  packages  have  been awarded.

Till  now,  392  km  of  pier  construction, 329 km  of Girder  Casting and  308 km of Girder launching have been completed. The work of the under-sea tunnel (21Kms approx.) has also started.

In  order  to  expand  the  HSR  network  in  India  beyond  MAHSR corridor and to meet the growing passenger demand between major cities  of  commercial/economic  and  tourist  importance,  Detailed Project Report (DPRs) are being prepared by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL).

HSR projects are highly capital intensive and any decision for taking up  new  project  is  based  on  many  factors  such  as  technical feasibility, financial &  economic  viability, traffic  demand  and availability of funds & financing options etc.

Commercial operation of MAHSR Project involves an affordable farestructure for the services taking in to account the socio-economic conditions  of  the  clientele  for  optimum  patronage  of  the  HSR sectors.

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