Narendra Modi visits under-construction Bullet Train Station at Surat, Gujarat; reviews Progress

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the under-construction Bullet Train Station at Surat in Gujarat yesterday and reviewed the Progress of Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor.

Key Highlights of PM Modi’s Visit
- Location: Under-construction Bullet Train Station at Surat, Gujarat.
- Project Reviewed: Mumb
ai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR), India’s first bullet train project.

Progress Update: - 508 km corridor: 352 km in Gujarat & Dadra & Nagar Haveli, 156 km in Maharashtra.
- 465 km (≈85%) of the route is on viaducts; 326 km already completed.
- 17 out of 25 river bridges constructed.
- Surat–Bilimora section (47 km) is in advanced completion stage.

Design Inspiration: Surat station design reflects the city’s diamond industry, with focus on passenger comfort and seamless connectivity (Metro, buses, Indian Railways).

PM’s Remarks:
- Emphasized documenting learnings like a “Blue Book” to guide future projects.
- Drew parallels with India’s space journey, highlighting national pride and innovation.
- Encouraged replication of successful models with clear understanding of decisions.
- Appreciated engineers’ dedication, including personal stories from team members.

Significance
- Travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will reduce to ~2 hours.
- Expected to boost business, tourism, and regional development.
- Symbolizes India’s leap into world-class high-speed connectivity.