Japan to gift Shinkansen to India for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project

Japan to gift Shinkansen to India for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project

In a big boost to the Centre's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet-train project, Japan has vowed to provide two high-speed Shinkansen trains free of charge, which would be used as inspection vehicles.

Japan Gifts Shinkansen Trains to Boost India’s Bullet Train Ambitions

India’s high-speed rail dream is nearing a major milestone, as Japan has pledged to gift two Shinkansen trains for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor,

Japan to gift two Shinkansen trains for India’s bullet train trial run, says report

Japan to provide two Shinkansen train sets for free for India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project trials. Testing begins in 2026, aiding future local production.

Japan Gifts Two Bullet Trains To Help Build India’s First High-speed Rail Corridor - EBNW Story

Japan’s Gift of Speed: Shinkansen Donation Fuels India’s Bullet Train Dream In a move that has sent ripples through the world of high-speed rail, Japan has announced the donation of two iconic Shinkansen train sets — the E5 and E3 series — to India. This landmark gesture is not just symbolic of strong Indo-Japanese ties but also a strategic push to breathe fresh energy into India’s ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, a project t…

Japan to Gift E5 and E3 Shinkansen Trains to India for Bullet Train Project; E10 Series Expected by 2030s

In a major boost to India’s ambitious high-speed rail initiative, Japan is set to provide East Japan Railway’s (JR East) E5 and E3 series Shinkansen trains free of charge as inspection vehicles for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. The move is aimed at supporting the launch and operational readiness of India’s first high-speed railway line, which is under construction in the western region of the country. According to informed sources, …

Japan to Gift E5, E3 Series Shinkansen Trains to India for Bullet Train Project – SGTTimes.com – SGT Latest News, India News, Breaking News, Today's News

New Delhi, April 16, 2025: In a significant boost to India’s ambitious bullet train project, Japan will gift two Shinkansen train sets—the E5 and E3 series—at no cost to assist with testing and inspection of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. According to a report by The Japan Times, these train sets are expected to arrive in early 2026 and will be fully equipped with inspection instruments designed to collect critical operational da…