Tag: Railway Project

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Cost Climbs To ₹2.1 Lakh Crore: Why Has India’s Flagship Rail Project Become So Expensive?

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project could now cost around ₹2.1 lakh crore, nearly double its original ₹1.08 lakh crore estimate. Land delays, prolonged construction, approvals and changes in train procurement have contributed to the sharp increase.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Rollout Delayed: Why Are 120 Trains Waiting for Design Approval?

India's planned rollout of 120 new sleeper trainsets has slowed as the project awaits final design approvals. While manufacturing is delayed, the broader overnight high-speed rail programme continues through separate production lines and existing sleeper train operations.