Surat’s Diamond-Shape Bullet Train Station Shines Bright; Internet Says ‘Beautiful, But Paan Stains Loading…’ | Photo

India is moving closer to its first-ever bullet train as the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) speeds up work on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor, which will cover 508 km and include 12 stations. Currently, construction is moving quickly across Gujarat. Recently, an impressive image of the Surat City Station went viral online, showing its rapid progress and giving a glimpse of the futuristic design.

Since Surat is a diamond hub of the country, the design of the station’s exterior and interior is inspired by diamonds. The outer area of the building has already been completed and work is now focused on finishing the interior fittings, roofing and setting up station facilities.

Design Inspired By Diamonds The image posted on Reddit

came with the caption, “Under-construction India’s upcoming bullet train Surat city station.”

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Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “It’s made by Japanese engineers.”

Another shared, “Very exciting to see something good happening in India for once.”

“India really needs this to progress. Not just for super speed transportation but also to progress as a nation,” a comment read.

One more added, “Already Indian loco pilots are having training in Japan.”

Passenger Friendly Amenities and Connectivity
The Surat City Station, located in Antroli village near the Surat-Bardoli road, is designed to provide smooth connectivity with various modes of transport. As per the press release, “A Multi-Modal Integration plan has been prepared in collaboration with Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and Surat Urban Development Authority (SUDA) under the project for Station Area Development along Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project (SMART). This will allow passengers to easily switch between metro trains, buses, taxis, autos, and other local transport, ensuring smooth traffic flow around the station.”

Key distances from the station include the BRTS bus stop at 330 meters, the proposed metro station at 280 meters, Surat Railway Station is 11 km away, while the nearest bus stop is 10 km away. Chalthan Railway Station is at 5 km and NH-48 is at 5 km.

The station will offer amenities like a waiting lounge, nursery, restrooms and retail outlets. Multiple lifts and escalators will also be installed. Special care has been taken to make the station comfortable for the elderly, differently abled passengers and families with children.