‘India is careless’…MEA’s reply to the allegations of former Japan Minister, know what is the whole matter
New Delhi. India has rejected former Japanese minister Hideki Maehara’s allegations regarding delay in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (Bullet Train) project. The Foreign Ministry has said that the comments of the former Japanese minister are his personal opinion and do not match the actual facts. India clarified that talks and cooperation between the two countries on the project are progressing well.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a media briefing on Friday that India and Japan are continuously working in coordination on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. He said that both the countries have a common goal to complete the project as soon as possible.
What is the matter?
In fact, former Japanese Minister Hideki Maehara had raised questions on India regarding the delay in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project by posting a post on the social media platform. He had alleged that India was not fulfilling its promises related to the project on time, due to which the pace of the project was affected. After his comment, the Indian government responded by saying that the allegations regarding delay in the project are not true and cooperation between the two countries is continuing at the technical and administrative level.
India told the status of the project
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is progressing as per schedule. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the first section of the project is targeted to start operations in 2027. Japan’s E-20 trains are expected to be delivered in the early 2030s. This train is still in the construction process. India and Japan have agreed to operate the Indian high speed rail system. He said that orders for signal equipment related to train operation are also being placed as per this plan.
Answer given regarding signal system also
The Foreign Ministry said that no separate proposal had been received from Japan regarding signal equipment. Both countries are moving forward as per pre-determined plans and technical standards. India said that there are continuous talks between the two sides regarding the project and any technical or administrative issues are being resolved through mutual cooperation.
What is Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project?
The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project is India’s first bullet train project. It is being developed in collaboration with India and Japan. The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project is India’s first bullet train project, which is being developed in collaboration between India and Japan. This project is being considered a big step towards modern and high-speed rail transport in the country.
The total length of this bullet train corridor will be about 508 kilometers, which will extend from Mumbai in Maharashtra to Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Japan’s state-of-the-art Shinkansen high speed rail technology is being used in this project.
The maximum speed of the bullet train is likely to be around 320 kilometers per hour, which will significantly reduce the travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. A total of 12 stations are proposed on this route, from where passengers will get the benefit of high speed rail service.
In this ambitious project, Japan is providing technical assistance as well as financial assistance to India. It is considered a prime example of India-Japan’s strong strategic partnership and cooperation in the modern transportation sector.
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