New Delhi/ Tokyo, April 18 -- In a significant boost to India's first bullet train project, Japan will donate two Shinkansen train sets to assist with testing and inspection of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, Japan Times has reported.

One E5 and one E3 series train will arrive in early 2026, each retrofitted with inspection equipment to assess operational challenges unique to Indian conditions, such as high temperatures and dust.

Until then, modified semi-high-speed trains made domestically are expected to run on the corridor.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad route marks a milestone in India's infrastructure development, supported by Japan's renowned Shinkansen technology.

The project is being funded predominantly through low-inter...