Indian bullet train to travel under the sea

Indian bullet train to travel under the sea

The new Indian bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will travel under the sea, it has been revealed.

The Economic Times reports that the 508km line will include a 21km-long under-sea tunnel section near Thane Creek in Maharashtra. The majority of the track however, will be elevated above the ground. Estimated to cost about INR976 billion (US$14.8bn), the project is largely being funded by Japan, which has agreed a “soft-loan” with India.

Construction work is expected to begin by the end of 2018 and the line is due to be completed by 2024-25. There will be 11 stations along the route, including Thane, Surat and Vadodara.

The new high-speed train is expected to cover the Mumbai-Ahmedabad journey in just over two hours, running at a maximum speed of 350kph.

 

News Source: traveldailymedia .com

You might also like

Top Stories

Cheval Collection Introduces “Bespoke Experiences” A Unique In-Apartment Luxury for Indian Travellers

Cheval Collection, the award-winning hospitality group known for its spacious serviced-apartment residences in London and Dubai, is elevating the guest experience with its Bespoke Experiences—crafted for travellers seeking authentic luxury

Slider

Lords Inn – Vadodara pledges to save the earth on World Environment Day

Carries out rally to raise awareness on environment protection; plants & distributes saplings to locals. On the occasion of World Environment Day 2018 Revival Lords Inn, Vadodara’s premium mid-market business

Trending

Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort to open doors on 11 November

Luxurious and sustainable beachfront resort arrives in Abu Dhabi Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort will open its doors on 11 November 2018, bringing a breath of fresh air and understated