Bullet train by 2027! Key routes revealed; which cities will be linked first?

India's first bullet train is slated for a 2027 launch, with the Surat to Bilimora section opening first. The ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, developed with Japan, promises speeds up to 320 kmph, drastically cutting travel time. Additionally, the first Vande Bharat sleeper train will debut in January 2026, offering comfortable overnight journeys.