Construction of India’s first Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor has crossed a significant milestone, with the project achieving 61 per cent overall physical progress, while cumulative expenditure has reached ₹90,966 crore. The update reflects the steady pace of work on the 508-km corridor, which is being implemented by the National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd. (NHSRCL) with financial and technical assistance from Japan.
Civil construction continues to advance across the alignment, with substantial progress recorded in foundations, piers, viaducts, track bed construction and station development. Work is also progressing on the project’s engineering highlights, including India’s first 21-km undersea and underground tunnel between Bandra-Kurla Complex and Shilphata, dedicated high-speed rail depots, and the installation of track systems and overhead electrification infrastructure.
The corridor will connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad through 12 stations and is designed for train operations at speeds of up to 320 kmph, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities. As part of the phased commissioning strategy, the Surat-Bilimora section is targeted to become the first operational stretch, while construction activity is being accelerated across the remaining sections.
Beyond creating India’s first bullet train network, the project is expected to establish domestic capabilities in high-speed rail technology through the adoption of advanced construction techniques, modern signalling systems and indigenous manufacturing under the Make in India initiative. The corridor is also expected to improve regional connectivity, support economic growth and lay the foundation for future high-speed rail projects across the country.