Surat has become the first city in Gujarat to introduce a dedicated town planning scheme designed around the upcoming Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. The initiative aims to modernize and reorganize areas surrounding the bullet train station, with a focus on boosting connectivity, creating business opportunities, and improving urban infrastructure.
Officials said the scheme will pave the way for well-planned commercial hubs, residential clusters, and transit-oriented development in the vicinity of the high-speed rail station. The planning framework emphasizes wider roads, green zones, and seamless integration of public transport networks to ensure smooth access for passengers and residents alike.
Urban planners believe that the bullet train project will not only reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad but also trigger new waves of economic growth in cities like Surat. By aligning town planning with high-speed rail infrastructure, authorities are seeking to establish station zones as magnets for investment, trade, and modern urban living.
The Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA) is spearheading the scheme, which is expected to serve as a model for other cities along the bullet train route. With Gujarat taking the lead, the project marks a significant step toward future-ready urban development in India.