**Executive Summary**
The document is an update on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project, also known as the Bullet Train project, as of February 11, 2026. The project is a 508 km rail line executed with technical and financial assistance from the Government of Japan. The update provides progress on land acquisition, utility shifting, and civil works in both Gujarat and Maharashtra, including detailing distances covered for various components like foundations, piers, and girder works.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Overview:**
* The MAHSR project is a 508 km high-speed rail line.
* The project has technical and financial assistance from the Government of Japan.
* It passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
* There are 12 planned stations along the route.
* **Land Acquisition and Statutory Clearances:**
* The entire required land (1389.5 Ha.) has been acquired.
* All statutory clearances have been obtained.
* 1651 utilities have been shifted.
* Delays in Maharashtra impacted the project until 2021; land acquisition picked up in 2022.
* **Progress in Gujarat:**
* Foundation: 352 kms.
* Piers: 352 kms.
* Girder Casting: 342 kms.
* Girder Launching: 331 kms.
* Track Bed Construction: 152 kms.
* OHE Masts Erection: 121 kms.
* **Progress in Maharashtra:**
* Foundation: 74 kms.
* Piers: 65 kms.
* Girder Casting: 9 kms.
* Girder Launching: 3 kms.
* **Station and Bridge Progress:**
* Foundation works are completed at 8 stations in Gujarat.
* Foundation work is in progress at 3 stations in Maharashtra.
* Excavation work at BKC station is nearing completion.
* 17 river bridges have been completed.
* Work is advanced on 4 major river bridges in Gujarat and in progress on 4 in Maharashtra.
* Work on Depots (Thane, Surat and Sabarmati) is in full swing.
* **Tunnel Work:**
* Civil works at BKC are progressing.
* Excavation is 91% complete; concreting is at various stages.
* Work on the undersea tunnel (21 km) has commenced; 4.8 km is complete.
* **Make in India Initiative:**
* Indian Railways is promoting indigenous manufacturing of high-speed rail components.
* Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and BEML are designing and manufacturing high-speed train sets.
* **Compensation and Rehabilitation:**
* Land acquisition followed applicable laws, with compensation to affected persons.
* Rehabilitation and resettlement measures are being undertaken.
* **Operational Design and Ticket Pricing:**
* The MAHSR corridor is designed for high-frequency operations.
* Ticket pricing is proposed to be competitive.
* **Project Timeline:**
* Timelines for completion will be ascertained after completion of associated civil, track, electrical, signaling, telecommunication, and trainset supply works.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Gujarat and Maharashtra State Governments**
* **Impact:** Need to coordinate for smooth execution of civil works and land acquisition processes, respectively.
* **Action Required:** Continued support for land acquisition, statutory clearances, and coordination with project authorities.
**Stakeholder: Indian Railways**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to develop technical expertise, promote Make in India initiatives, and strengthen the HSR sector.
* **Action Required:** Focus on indigenous manufacturing, transfer of technology, and long-term project planning.
**Stakeholder: Public/Passengers**
* **Impact:** Potential for faster travel, economic benefits, time savings, and regional development.
* **Action Required:** Awareness of the project's progress and understanding of the projected ticket pricing structure.
Key Entities Referenced
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project: High-speed rail project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Gujarat: One of the states through which the high-speed rail project passes.
Maharashtra: One of the states through which the high-speed rail project passes.
Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act: Law governing land acquisition for the project.
Ministry of Railways: Government body overseeing the project.
Ministry of Railways
MUMBAI-AHMEDABAD HIGH-SPEED RAIL
(BULLET TRAIN) PROJECT UPDATES
Posted On: 11 FEB 2026 5:28PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 11 February 2026
Presently, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project (508 km) is under
execution with technical and financial assistance from the 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.
Entire land (1389.5 Ha.) for the MAHSR project has been acquired. All Statutory Clearances
have been obtained. All 1651 utilities have been shifted. The delay in land acquisition in the
State of Maharashtra has impacted the project till 2021. The land acquisition picked up in 2022
in Maharashtra.
The progress of various major items so far is as under:
Gujarat:
Item Progress
Foundation 352 kms.
Piers 352 kms.
Girder Casting 342 kms.
Girder Launching 331 kms.
Track Bed Construction 152 kms.
OHE Masts Erection 121 kms.
Maharashtra:
Item Progress
Foundation 74 kms.
Piers 65 kms.Girder Casting 9 kms.
Girder Launching 3 kms.
Out of total 12 stations, foundation works have been completed at 8 stations (Vapi, Bilimora,
Surat, Bharuch, Anand, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati). In Maharashtra section,
foundation work is in progress at 3 stations (Thane, Virar, Boisar) and excavation work at BKC
station is near completion and Casting of base slab started.
17 river bridges have been completed. Work is in advance stage for 4 major river bridges
(Narmada, Mahi, Tapti and Sabarmati) in Gujarat & in progress in 4 river bridges in
Maharashtra. Work on Depots (Thane, Surat and Sabarmati) is in full swing.
Civil works at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) are progressing satisfactorily. Excavation works have
achieved about 91% progress, and concreting works are at various stages, with 100%
completion of the basement slab at Level-4. The work of the under-sea tunnel (approximately
21 km) has commenced, out of which 4.8 km of tunnel between Ghansoli and Shilphata in
Maharashtra has been completed.
The experience and technical capabilities being developed through the MAHSR project,
particularly in track construction, advanced signalling, Rolling Stock manufacturing &
maintenance, project management etc. are expected to provide a strong foundation for future
high-speed rail corridors in the country. With the gain of such expertise, India will strengthen its
position for planning and decision making in the HSR Sector.
In line with the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, Indian Railways is promoting
indigenous manufacturing of high-speed rail systems and components to reduce import
dependence. Building on the success of Vande Bharat, Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in
collaboration with M/s Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) is designing and manufacturing high-
speed train sets with a design speed of 280 kmph.
Land acquisition for the project has been carried out in accordance with applicable laws, and
affected persons have been compensated as per the Right to Fair Compensation and
Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act and relevant State
policies. Rehabilitation and resettlement measures, including additional benefits and solatium,
have been undertaken in coordination with State Governments.
The MAHSR corridor is designed for high-frequency operations with substantial passenger-
carrying capacity.
Ticket pricing is proposed to be competitive with respect to existing rail/air travel options.
The viability of the project has been assessed on a long-term basis, taking into account
projected passenger demand, economic benefits, time savings and regional development.
The Bullet train project is a very complex and technology intensive Project. Considering the
highest level of safety and associated maintenance protocols, the Bullet train project has been
designed with the support of Japanese railway. It is customized for Indian requirements and
climatic conditions. Timelines for the completion of the project can be reasonably ascertained
after the completion of all associated works of Civil Structures, Track, Electrical, Signalling,
Telecommunication and supply of Trainsets.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting and
Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a written reply to a question in
Lok Sabha today.
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