Bullet train — is one of Modi government’s flagship objectives, aimed at enhancing train travel experience. Moving towards this direction, India’s first bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is advancing towards the reality as work is underway in full swing.

The train's long, sharp nose is designed to cut down on aerodynamic drag, which also helps reduce loud sounds caused by pressure waves when the train exits a tunnel.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) line spans 508 km, of which over 465 km will be elevated on viaducts. The project showcases a focus on both passenger comfort and minimising disturbances for residents near the train route.

Ministry of Railways said plans are in place to expand the high-speed train network on more corridors after the completion of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Friday while he was giving an update on Maharashtra’s infrastructure projects.

The Ministry of Railways has instructed National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited to prepare detailed project reports for additional bullet trains corridors.

These barriers reflect and distribute the noise produced by the train aerodynamically as well as the sound generated by the wheels running along the tracks.

India and Japan are finalizing designs for bullet trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, modifying Shinkansen trains for Indian conditions. These modifications include enhanced luggage capacity, higher temperature tolerance,