Bullet Train Testing By May-June 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Big Project Update

India’s much-awaited bullet train project has a clear 2027 timeline. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says construction of the train is progressing rapidly, with the train expected to be on track for testing by May-June next year. He said the train is expected to be completed by December, followed by testing before the inauguration later in 2027. The update marks a major milestone for India’s first high-speed rail project and comes as work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor gathers pace. The testing phase will be crucial as authorities assess the train and infrastructure before commercial operations begin. In this reel, watch Ashwini Vaishnaw outline the latest timeline for the bullet train, the testing schedule and the government’s target for its 2027 inauguration.