MUMBAI: Japan has acknowledged that the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project has taken longer than originally expected, while saying the project is now moving forward.
According to reporting by The Hindu on September 28, a Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said the project had not progressed according to Japan’s initial expectations. The official, however, indicated that work was advancing and Japan remained committed to high-speed rail cooperation with India.
The 508-km Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor is being developed with Japanese technical and financial assistance. The project has faced delays linked to land acquisition and construction, but recent milestones show activity accelerating across the route.
An NHSRCL RTI response reported overall physical progress of 62.16% as of July 2026, with all required land acquired and hundreds of kilometres of viaduct work completed.
Construction now entering a new phase
Recent milestones include major bridge launches in Maharashtra, progress on tunnels and stations, and preparations for testing India-made high-speed trainsets.
The government has also been targeting an initial operational section in Gujarat during 2027, subject to construction, testing and safety clearances.
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Sources
The Hindu | NHSRCL | Press Information Bureau
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