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Posted: Oct 03 (09:11)

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Oct 03 (09:11)   22961/Mumbai Central - Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express
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The idea of introducing a bullet train in India is compelling, as high-speed rail (HSR) can revolutionize transportation, reduce travel times, and boost economic development.

However, the way it is being introduced in India raises several concerns about its worth, primarily due to skyrocketing costs, delays, and questions over whether it addresses India's actual needs.

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Rising Costs due to Delays and Speed of The Bullet Train.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, which was launched in 2017, has faced numerous delays and escalating costs. Initial estimates placed the cost at around ₹1.1 lakh crore, but this has significantly increased due to land acquisition issues, inflation, and other logistical challenges. Compared to Indonesia, where HSR construction began in 2016 and finished by 2023, one more thing to mention is Indonesian Bullet Train's operating top speed is 350 km/hr (top speed 420 km/hr), compared to Indian Bullet Train's operating top speed which is 250 km/hr (top speed 320 km/hr)

That is a difference of 100 km/hr (also to mention that Indonesian Bullet Trains were built by the help of China)

2. Existing Rail Vande Bharat Trains.

If Indian Railways invested in modernizing its existing tracks to handle speeds of 160 km/h, trains like Vande Bharat could comfortably average 130 km/h. Which might just be 70-100 km/h less than the average of Indian Bullet Trains. This speed is already a major improvement over current train services, and such a strategy would be much more cost-effective than building entirely new infrastructure for a bullet train.

3. Prioritizing Needs

India's railway system is already under immense pressure to modernize and increase capacity for existing long-distance and suburban routes. For a country with such a large population relying heavily on trains for daily commutes, investing in infrastructure that benefits the majority—like upgrading tracks for faster trains across multiple regions—may offer more tangible benefits than a single bullet train corridor.

Conclusion

While the bullet train is an impressive technological advancement, the way it is being implemented in India raises questions about whether it is truly worth the costs. Upgrading the existing rail network could offer substantial improvements with far less investment, and the delays, cost overruns, and relatively

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