Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor:
A 4.88 km tunnel breakthrough between Ghansoli and Shilphata was achieved, marking a critical milestone for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor.The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) is India’s first bullet train project, covering 508 km between Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat). It uses Japanese Shinkansen technology with trains running at 320 kmph, drastically cutting travel time to just over 2 hours.
Implemented by: National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) with Japanese technical and financial assistance.Covers 348 km in Gujarat, 156 km in Maharashtra, 4 km in Dadra & Nagar Haveli, ensuring regional connectivity and balanced development.Includes major stops like Mumbai BKC, Thane, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, integrating economic hubs and improving intercity travel efficiency.Operational speed of 320 kmph (design speed 350 kmph) reduces Mumbai–Ahmedabad travel time from 6–7 hours to just over 2 hours.
