Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train: BEML Bags ₹5,400 Crore Deal to Build India’s First Indigenous Trains in Bengaluru
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BEML Limited has secured a contract worth more than ₹5,400 crore from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) to supply and maintain high-speed trains for the 508-km Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor.
The public sector engineering company will manufacture the trains at its High-Speed Rail Complex in Bengaluru, marking India’s first indigenous bullet train production programme.
Train to Reach 280 Kmph During Testing
The indigenous high-speed train is designed for a maximum testing speed of 280 kmph, while its regular operational speed is expected to exceed 250 kmph.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently said the first coach had been completed and was undergoing testing. He also said trial runs were expected to begin in May-June.
Surat-Vapi Section May Open in 2027
The first section of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train corridor, between Surat and Vapi in Gujarat, could begin passenger operations by August 2027.
The project will also have modern rolling stock depots at Surat and Sabarmati in Gujarat and Thane in Maharashtra for train operations and maintenance.
BEML to Handle Supply and Maintenance
Under the ₹5,400-crore-plus contract, BEML will be responsible for supplying high-speed rolling stock required for the corridor and carrying out maintenance work in the future.
The trains will feature advanced safety, control and signalling systems required for high-speed operations. The project is also expected to expand domestic capabilities in high-speed rail technology and manufacturing.
