Navsari, Oct. 13 -- The much-awaited high-speed bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is steadily moving forward, with the first section between Surat and Bilimora set to open in 2027, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday.

He said the work on this 50-kilometre stretch is progressing well and marks an important milestone in India's first bullet train corridor.

Speaking to ANI at Bilimora station here, Vaishnaw said, "The high-speed bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is progressing very well. We are right now here at Bilimora Station, which is the starting station for the first section. The first section will be Surat to Bilimora, 50 kms, and it will be opened in 2027."

The minister explained...