India's First Indigenous Bullet Train (Vande Bullet B-28)
Sector: Road • Location: India
Source: India Herald
India is set to launch its first indigenously developed bullet train, known as the Vande Bullet (B-28) trainset, marking a significant step toward high-speed rail travel in the country. The prototype is expected to be rolled out in 2027, with manufacturing already underway in India. The first operational route is expected to be the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, which will open in phas
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Road, Rail, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- India Herald
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Description | India is set to launch its first indigenously developed bullet train, known as the Vande Bullet (B-28) trainset, marking a significant step toward high-speed rail travel in the country. The prototype is expected to be rolled out in 2027, with manufacturing already underway in India. The first operational route is expected to be the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, which will open in phases, significantly reducing travel time between major cities. The train is designed for speeds up to 280 km/h with an operational speed around 250 km/h, developed jointly by Indian institutions like ICF and BEML. |
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Country | India |
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Sector | Road, Rail, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-04-30 |
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