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India and Japan to Collaborate on Next-Generation Bullet Trains

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India and Japan are reportedly set to forge a partnership for manufacturing the next generation E10 Shinkansen bullet trains in India, with an announcement likely to be made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan. The partnership will further strengthen India-Japan economic cooperation and is expected to boost the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high speed railway project, which has a total length of 508 km. The collaboration will not only address India's growing transportation needs but also enable the supply of the train to third countries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The E10 Shinkansen project is expected to be part of a new transport-mobility partnership to be unveiled by India and Japan.
  • The two countries have agreed in principle on the joint manufacturing of the E10 Shinkansen, which is derived from the ALFA-X experimental train.
  • The E10 Shinkansen will be specially modified for India's conditions, with a maximum speed of 400 kmph, compared to the E5 Shinkansen's 320 kmph.
  • Japan remains committed to the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high speed railway project, despite several delays and cost overruns.
  • The collaboration will create a win-win situation for both countries, with Indian manufacturing facilities catering to growing transportation needs and Japanese technology ensuring flawless quality controls.
  • The E5 Shinkansen's maximum speed is 320 kmph, while the E10 Shinkansen's top speed of 400 kmph makes it a significant upgrade.
  • The ALFA-X has been operated as a test bed for new technologies that will be used in the E10 Shinkansen, which is expected to enter service in 2030.
  • The first 50 km of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high speed railway project in Gujarat is expected to become operational in 2027, and the remainder by 2029.

Statistics:

  • Duration of Prime Minister Modi's visit to Japan: Two days.
  • Timeframe for the first 50 km of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high speed railway project to become operational: 2027.
  • Timeframe for the remainder of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high speed railway project to be completed: 2029.
  • Total length of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high speed railway project: 508 km.
  • Maximum speed of the E5 Shinkansen: 320 kmph.
  • Maximum speed of the E10 Shinkansen: 400 kmph.

Sources:

  • "Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce Japan tie-up for high-speed bullet trains in India - Hindustan Times".
  • "Japan agrees to provide next gen bullet train to India - Hindustan Times".
  • "Prime Minister Modi to visit Japan for bilateral summit - Hindustan Times".

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