Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on Japan era, while the discussion of Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project is also bound. During this tour, a high -level dialogue on this ambitious project is proposed. According to the information, PM Modi can also meet Indian drivers in Japan who are taking training to run these state -of -the -art trains. The foundation of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project was laid by Prime Minister Modi and the then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Sabarmati, Gujarat in September 2017.
The first phase expected to be operational by the year 2027
Two years later, there was an agreement (MoU) between the two countries, under which Japan agreed to give 80% of the amount for the project as a soft loan. Although there was some delay in later years, the construction work has gained momentum. The first phase is expected to be operational in Gujarat by 2027, while the target is to start service by 2028 on the entire 508 km route. This train will cover the distance from Mumbai to Ahmedabad in just 2 hours 7 minutes.
E10 shinkansen series: next generation train for India
According to the news of NDTV, initially India was planned to give Japan’s E5 Shinkansen series train. Later, due to the delay in the project and technical upgradation in Japan, India has now been offered a new generation E10 series train. The design of the E10 train is inspired by Japan’s famous Sakura (Cherry Blossom) flowers and is accompanied by a special upgrade-antagonistic technique.
E10 Shinkansen’s specialty
L-shape guide arrangement, which prevents the train from derailing during the earthquake. Lateral decorations, which reduce shaking. Its maximum speed is 320 km/h, although the technical capacity is also up to 360 km/h. 15% less braking distance, ie train can stop at 3.4 km (E5 used to take 4 km). Also, there are facilities to keep more goods, special seats for wheelchair users, and flexible seating arrangements. The future has the ability to have full automated operations. Apart from this, leather reclineer seats, in-built desk, and onboard Wi-Fi service in business class will be available.
When will Japan run in E10 Shinkansen
The E10 series will be operational in Japan from 2030. Till then E5 and E3 trains will be temporarily used. When the service starts in 2027 in India, the E5 train will run on this route. Prime Minister Modi will also visit the factory in Japan where the E10 train is being constructed. Prime Minister Modi and the current Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba can also consider other bullet train projects in India. In 2009, the Government of India identified five other high-speed corridors including Pune-Ahmedabad and Delhi-Amritsar (Chandigarh).
What is a bullet train?
Bullet train, also known as high-speed train, usually runs at a speed of more than 250 km/h and requires a dedicated track. Such services are already operated in countries like France, Japan, China, Korea, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium etc.
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