Topic
rail project
Rail & Road #cabinet approval#rail project
Cabinet Approves Rs 1,264-Crore Ballari-Guntakal Rail Project to Boost Freight and Passenger Connectivity
The Union cabinet approved a Rs 1,264-crore multi-tracking project on the Ballari-Guntakal rail section to add a third and fourth line, aiming to ease congestion, increase freight capacity by 16.22 million tonnes per annum, and improve connectivity across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The project, part of the PM Gati Shakti plan, is expected to be completed by 2028-29.
Jul 24, 2026 1 source
Rail & Road #high-speed rail#bullet train
India's Bullet Train Project: Indigenous Trains, Interoperable Signalling Set for 2027 Launch
India and Japan jointly progress the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project, with indigenous bullet trains manufactured by BEML. Trials are set for mid-2027, and commercial services aim to start in August 2027 on the Surat-Vapi stretch. The trainsets, with a design speed of 280 kmph, are being built at BEML's 'Aditya' complex in Bengaluru.
Jul 20, 2026 1 source