At the ET NOW Global Business Summit (GBS) 2026, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the first section of India’s bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will open in 2027. He said major progress has been made in building the country’s first high-speed rail corridor. Praising Indian engineers and industry, the minister said they have “lived up to the challenge.” He added that India has now climbed the learning curve and is “practically fully self-sufficient” in high-speed train technology.

Vaishnaw also spoke about seven new bullet train corridors announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These projects will cover around 4,000 kilometres and aim to connect key parts of the country, bringing major changes to India’s transport system.

He gave the example of the proposed Bengaluru–Chennai corridor, where travel time could reduce to just 73 minutes. This, he said, would bring the two cities much closer and boost economic activity. The minister also said the high-speed rail push will support India’s goal of becoming an exporter.

Speaking about wider railway reforms, Vaishnaw said the ministry is working on “52 reforms in 52 weeks” in 2026. Two new reforms were to be announced later the same day. Seven reforms have already been implemented, and the rest are in progress. These changes aim to improve the overall travel experience, especially for daily passengers.

The ET NOW Global Business Summit (GBS) 2026 is being held on February 13 and 14 at the Taj Palace. The theme this year is “A Decade of Disruption. A Century of Change.”

The summit focuses on how technology, geopolitics, capital, and society are rapidly changing the world. Key topics include economic disruption, Industry 5.0, globalisation, workforce changes, energy security, and business diversification.

Organised by The Times Group, GBS is positioned as a global leadership forum where top policymakers, industry leaders, and experts discuss future challenges and opportunities, and shape ideas that could define the coming decades.

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