Modi Japan trip: Bullet train project on agenda

Currently, the JICA and French railway are involved in the feasibility study of the Rs 62,000 crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.

On the progress of the bullet train project, Kumar said, “JICA has submitted the preliminary report last month and the second report with more details is expected any time now. The third and final report will be submitted by June 15.”

While the French report will focus on the project’s business development model, JICA’s study will cover alignment, scheduling, tariff, technology, traffic, funding pattern, environment and social impact, passenger profile, number of station among other aspects.

“JICA’s first report was discussed in detail at the board and now we are awaiting the next report,” Kumar said. Rail Budget has allocated Rs 100 crore for preparatory work for the bullet train project.