PM Modi Visits Bullet Train Station In Gujarat, Interacts With Team Behind Ambitious Project

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the under-construction Bullet Train Station in Gujarat’s Surat and reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. He also interacted with the team and enquired about the progress of India’s first Bullet train project.

The Prime Minister enquired about the project’s adherence and timetable targets, and workers assured him that it was advancing smoothly without any difficulties, according to an official statement from the PMO.

An engineer from Kerala shared her experience of working at the Noise Barrier Factory in Navsari, Gujarat, where robotic units are being deployed for welding rebar cages. When PM Modi asked about her experience of building India’s first bullet train,

she described it as a “dream project” and a “proud moment” for her family.

Shruti from Bengaluru, who is serving as Lead Engineering Manager, explained the rigorous design and engineering control processes. She also explained how her team evaluates pros and cons, identifies solutions and explores alternatives at every step of execution for flawless implementation.

PM Modi’s Advice

PM Modi emphasised the need for recording the experiences of the team in a ‘Blue Book’, so that India can move decisively towards large-scale implementation of bullet trains by avoiding repeated experimentation and replicating successful models. He highlighted that replication will only be meaningful if there is a clear understanding of why certain actions were taken.

He suggested that maintaining such records could benefit future students and contribute to nation-building. “We will dedicate our lives here and leave behind something valuable for the country,” he added.

The PM also emphasised that working for the nation and contributing to something new becomes a source of immense motivation, drawing parallels with how scientists must have felt after launching the country’s first satellite in space, and how hundreds of satellites are being launched today.

Bullet Train Project In Gujarat

Prime Minister Modi reviewed the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR) — one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects symbolising the nation’s leap into the era of high-speed connectivity. Spanning approximately 508 km, covering 352 km in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and 156 km in Maharashtra.

Built with advanced engineering techniques on par with international standards, the project features 465 km (about 85% of the route) on viaducts, ensuring minimal land disturbance and enhanced safety. So far, 326 km of viaduct work has been completed, and 17 out of 25 river bridges have already been constructed, as per the statement.

Upon completion, the bullet train will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to nearly two hours, revolutionising inter-city travel by making it faster, easier, and more comfortable. The project is expected to boost business, tourism, and economic activity along the entire corridor, catalysing regional development.