Surat, November 16, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a site visit to the under-construction bullet train station in Surat, Gujarat, yesterday. The visit served as a review of the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSR), one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects.
Upon arrival at Surat airport, PM Modi proceeded to the Antroli area, the location of the under-construction bullet train station. He engaged with officials, reviewing the ongoing work and receiving updates on the project's status. He also interacted with the team working on the project and inquired about the project's progress and adherence to schedule. Workers assured the Prime Minister that the project was progressing smoothly. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw accompanied the Prime Minister during the visit.
The MAHSR project is a 508-km corridor, with 352 km in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and 156 km in Maharashtra. It aims to connect major cities including Sabarmati, Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Bilimora, Vapi, Boisar, Virar, Thane, and Mumbai. The railway line will largely be elevated, with approximately 465 km (85%) of the route on viaducts, minimizing land disturbance. As of now, 326 km of viaduct work has been completed, along with the construction of 17 out of 25 river bridges.
The Surat-Bilimora section, spanning about 47 km, has already achieved completion of civil works and track-bed laying. The design of the Surat station is inspired by the city's diamond industry. The station will include spacious waiting lounges, restrooms, and retail outlets, focusing on passenger comfort. It will also provide multi-modal connectivity with the Surat Metro, city buses, and the Indian Railways network.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project is expected to revolutionize inter-city travel by reducing travel time to approximately two hours. It is also projected to boost business, tourism and economic activities in the region.
The first section of the high-speed rail corridor, between Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat, is targeted for inauguration in August 2027. The entire 508-km line is expected to be fully operational by December 2029.
Later in the day, PM Modi visited Dediapada town in the Narmada district, where he addressed a gathering to mark the birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for infrastructure and development projects worth over ₹9,700 crore. Before the address, the Prime Minister offered prayers at the temple of Pandori Mata.
