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Mumbai - Ahmedabad high-speed line

March 6, 2026 | High-speed

Mumbai - Ahmedabad high-speed line costs rise by 83%

The Indian government is likely to bridge the funding gap rather than rely on another loan from Japan.

November 28, 2025 | High-speed

Indian high-speed trials to start in 2027

Trials will take place on the 100km Surat - Vapi section of Mumbai - Ahmedabad high-speed line.

September 15, 2025 | High-speed

Mumbai - Ahmedabad HS track contract awarded

The Japanese Shinkansen-based J-Slab system will be installed on the high-speed line.

March 14, 2025 | Analysis

The increasing woes of India’s first high-speed line

Costs have soared and completion has been pushed back to 2031 as India and Japan disagree over signalling and the cost of rolling stock. Srinand Jha reports.

January 21, 2025 | High-speed

India and Japan in deadlock over high-speed rolling stock contract

Firm agreement with Japan to procure new high-speed trains for the under-construction Mumbai - Ahmedabad line remains elusive.

October 28, 2024 | High-speed

BEML to build Indian high-speed trains

Order comes as India and Japan continue to disagree over rising cost of the Mumbai - Ahmedabad line.

August 23, 2024 | High-speed

India’s high-speed line reaches milestone

Workers have completed the 280m Vatrak River bridge, one of 24 bridges on the line.

July 24, 2024 | Financial

Safety at forefront of Indian Railways budget

Finance minister approves $US 20.5bn for safety work in 2024-25.

June 14, 2024 | Financial

Indian government sets out ambitious railway investment agenda

Modi 3.0 Plan for Railways foresees investment of $US 120-144bn over the next five years.

February 9, 2024 | High-speed

Mumbai - Ahmedabad high-speed electrification contract awarded

A consortium of Japanese company Sojitz and Larsen & Toubro have won the contract as momentum builds on the flagship high-speed project.

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