India’s bullet train shell ready for squeeze test; track testing by May-June 2027

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India has completed the first body frame of its bullet train, which has been sent for a squeeze test. Track testing is expected between May and June 2027, with plans for the Prime Minister to inaugurate the train after a 2-4 month testing period.

Addressing the ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ event in Vadodara, Vaishnaw said the first body frame of the bullet train had recently been completed and sent for a squeeze test. “By May or June of next year, India’s own bullet train will be on the tracks for testing. After a testing period of 2-4 months, the bullet train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister himself,” Vaishnaw said.