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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

India's bullet train to begin testing by May-June next year, commercial operations by end 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vadodara: India's own bullet train is expected to begin testing by May or June next year, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, adding that the testing phase would be followed by its inauguration after two to four months.

Speaking at the 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat' event in Vadodara, Vaishnaw said the first body frame of the bullet train was completed recently and had been sent for a squeeze test.

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