The Shinkansen E10 bullet train, also known as Alfa-X, is scheduled to be launched by India and Japan in 2029–2030. Prior to switching to the speedier E10, which can reach 400 km/h, India was planning to use the Shinkansen E5, which has a top speed of 320 km/h. The technology of trains has advanced significantly. Both countries will introduce the E10 simultaneously. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor in India will include it, cutting the travel time between the two cities to just over two hours.
India and Japan have a close relationship, as seen by this initiative, since Japan is offering a 50-year loan with an extremely low interest rate of 0.1%. By increasing the E10’s capacity for carrying luggage and enhancing its resistance to extreme heat and dust, Japan is also contributing to the aircraft’s suitability for India. With assistance from BEML Ltd. and the Integral Coach Factory, India is also constructing two semi-high-speed trains in addition to the Shinkansen. These trains, which are expected to be completed by 2026 and have top speeds of 280 km/h, demonstrate India’s advancements in rail technology.
A 21-kilometer underwater tunnel and multiple viaducts are among the infrastructural projects being undertaken by the Indian Railway Ministry for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad line. The majority of contracts have been awarded, and land acquisition is almost finished, notwithstanding a few setbacks. The project, which is anticipated to be completed by 2028–2030, will revolutionize Indian travel by establishing a contemporary rail system and assisting in the achievement of the National Rail Plan 2030’s objectives.
